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.

However, Mark Brown says New Zealand is "having issues" with the state of its own economy as Kiwis "are running away" to Australia.

The Women and Children's Crisis Centre in Tonga is calling for a stronger female voice in the kingdom's parliament, as only eight women are confirmed to contest the polls next week.

"Political and ego manoeuvring" is happening behind the scenes at COP30 in Brazil, as Australia and Türkiye wrestle to host the United Nations climate event next year.

Palau's president says the world needs to be working toward reducing emissions and "not dropping targets", in response to New Zealand slashing its methane reduction goals.

Feature - When Tokelau Language Week began a fortnight ago, so too did a story of pride and perseverance.

The awards recognise a diverse mix of emerging and established Māori musicians.

Mark Brown insists he requested a meeting with New Zealand's PM and Foreign Minister over the funding pause, but was declined.

Some residents at an Auckland retirement village want to put the brakes on a policy that would ban more electric vehicles.

Residents on the Bay of Plenty coast may smell sulphur odours, GeoNet says.

Fire and Emergency is still working to free one person from the wreck.