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.

Skipper David Wilson scored in the dying minutes to help Australia clinch victory and avenge their 2023 World Cup loss.

Aotearoa's champion Tongan-Kiwi weightlifter David Liti won two gold medals in the men's 110kg+ clean and jerk and the men's overall, and a silver in the snatch.

Palau's Health Ministry is asking athletes, teams, visitors and the people of the islands to protect themselves as much as possible from mosquito bites.

Tonga's archery team headed home on Saturday after winning an unprecedented 11 medals across recurve and compound events, still stunned by their remarkable run at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.

Marques Tominiko has returned from Parliament feeling proud of how he represented his people, but he thinks that South Auckland remains under the radar.

His efforts follow approval for billionaire Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams to land at their Westmere home.

A neighbour told an RNZ reporter that the Hain Avenue blaze - which has since been extinguished - spread quickly.

A serious crash is blocking State Highway One north of Whangarei.

A 39-year-old woman has been charged with breach of bail and assault with a sharp weapon.

A woman has been charged with arson after a sudden blaze at a small church in Christchurch.