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.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has been upgraded to a Category 5 system, with sustained winds near the centre of 215 kilometres per hour and wind gusts of up to 295km/h.

The Category 3 system battered Fiji with heavy rain and winds, causing widespread flooding that forced almost 300 people into evacuation centres.

Sébastien Lecornu has held two separate talks with New Caledonia's politicians due to opposing parties' differences.

Autism Cook Islands says a lack of inclusive programmes leaves local families believing their children with autism cannot play sports, but the organisation is working to break barriers.

Interim Flying Fijians head coach Senirusi Seruvakula will be given all the support he needs to assist him and his coaching team to prepare for the inaugural 2026 Nations Championship.

The cyclone's exact track remains uncertain, so it's still too early to forecast which parts of the North Island will be most affected.

Department of Corrections does not record the number of suicides as parolees say it would make it look bad.

Prime Minister looks at how Ardern balanced motherhood with leadership, and navigated crises like the Covid-19 lockdowns and the Christchurch terror attack.

If you ever dream of running off to the circus but worry you've left it too late - never fear.

Officers were called to a Main North Road property in Papanui at about 2.40pm.