The man installed a security camera after a washing machine delivered to his home was stolen. But his problems were just beginning.

The flight from Auckland was unable to land in the capital because of wind shear - a sudden change in the speed or direction of wind.

Drops include popular two-year rate.

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII met with PM Christopher Luxon and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka on Monday.

The Serious Crash Unit had been advised of the death, police said.

A campaign by PNG authorities to remove communities from informal settlements in Port Moresby may not solve the crime problem.

Billionaire businessman Jared Novelly is the Trump's nominee to be US Ambassador to New Zealand, Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa.

He was sworn in for his second term as the 12th Ulu o Tokelau (head of government) in Nukunonu on Monday.

Flames licked the stage and smoke wafted above the Mangere arts centre as siva afi warriors spun, swung and threw traditional nifo oti - Samoan fire knives.

Rugby Australia has confirmed a new funding agreement currently being discussed with Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will enable a new regional competition structure for both men's and women's rugby.

The government has been assured the physical arrival of fuel is not under threat in coming months, says associate energy minister Shane Jones.

Under-pressure employers taking a hard line on sick leave are being warned to take care with the rules.

More than 1600 fines of up to $800 were issued for infringements over the summer months.

Airlines say they could be forced to look at more price rises and schedule cuts as the conflict in the Middle East continues.

Family of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley spoke at the sentencing of Rakai Jacob Thompson.