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.

The call has been made as hundreds of scientists, global leaders, and climate adaptation experts around the globe gather at the Adaptation Futures Conference in Christchurch.

Rugby league fans were out in full force to meet the Toa Samoa, Fetu Samoa and Kiwis players at the special Fans Day on Tuesday at Auckland's Mt Albert Rugby League Club.

The Fiji Football Association has declined to respond to claims by a former local football administrator that the sport is "being held hostage" by the national body's hierarchy.

A round-up of news from around the region, including 32 political parties in PNG put on notice by the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission.

The Fijian Teachers Association is advocating for "leather belt" discipline, but the government emphasises its zero-tolerance policy on abuse and corporal punishment.

It comes after police say they found a car which was taken from the victim's home at the Blue and Green Lakes Lookout in Rotorua.

Complaints have been made about alleged vote-stealing during the Auckland Council elections.

An emergency doctor at Hutt Hospital says she feels like Health Minister Simeon Brown isn't hearing what doctors are saying.

Formal warnings issued by Police and Oranga Tamariki to two people at the Christian community over the practice.

At least 10 others fell ill after contamination of a private drinking water supply at the Canterbury campground.