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.

Laijipa Naulivou told local media that "this gay problem" was one of the reasons the women's national team was underperforming.

Two large saltwater crocodiles living in caged pits behind a café in Solomon Islands are set to be rehomed by a New Zealand animal charity.

The World Health Organisation is estimating about 9000 deaths and up to 15,000 new cases every year.

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu, on his first day back to lead the force, told reporters on Monday that if they find evidence that their officers are implicated, "then we'll deal with it."

The country is facing political turmoil due to deep divisions within government factions, with some blaming the Samoan diaspora for the situation.

Kaiako Tania Koroi Nohotima said Waitangi provided a valuable holistic learning environment for students.

Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.

Waitangi always draws a crowd, but why, this year?

Suzanne George has been job hunting for over a year in Wellington. "Demoralising wouldn't even be the word for it," she says.

Dutch paddler Koos Wabeke says getting involved with kaupapa waka - and learning about the Māori world - has changed his life.