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 ni-Vanuatu banana picker in Australia has been acquitted of murder after sawing off a grandfather's foot in exchange for NZ$6000.

In March, the District Court in Apia cleared Prime Minister Laauli of criminal charges stemming from a probe into an unsolved, fatal hit and run in 2021.

New Zealand is playing a key role in integrating Pacific defence forces, but concerns linger about the regional social licence.

It comes after the Nauru government issued a directive to all government officials and public bodies to avoid using terminology or symbols inconsistent with the One China Principle.

But the West Papua National Liberation Army, which claimed responsibility for the killings, says the victims were Indonesian military intelligence officers.

The almost $150 million bridge will include two traffic lanes, cycle lanes, and a shared path.

Ambulance services say a funding boost will give them faster response times in Auckland and improve conditions for staff.

Year-13 students say it offers a better chance to earn while they learn as they pursue further study.

Hao Feng strangled his partner in her home before going outside for a cigarette. When he returned, she was dead.

Neighbours have described heavy, black smoke erupting from the property.