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.

Samoa's Acting Police Commissioner Leiataua Samueleu Afamasaga said the police had sought permission to visit the pair in Vietnam to conduct interviews.

Bougainville Copper Limited has been told it its license for the Panguna copper and gold mine has been suspended.

PNG prime minister James Marape said the government was taking early action to ensure that communities, particularly those in drought-prone and water-scarce locations, are prepared.

Former All Blacks legend Maiavatele Keven Mealamu believes Ardie Savea's performance as a player will go up a notch after being named New Zealand captain.

The measure is supposed to "prevent public unrest", amongst other reasons.

Wellington City Council has heard submissions on whether to keep the changes outside Lyall Bay School.

The latest data shows a small improvement in faster cancer treatment.

The car was seen driving on the wrong side of the road, narrowly missing other vehicles and pedestrians.

A "panic" decision made after a tragedy does not amount to kidnapping and manslaughter, claim the defendants.

An Education Review Office report said most of the 8000 teens enrolled in various forms of alternative education left without any qualifications and too many went on to benefits or crime.