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.

The Vanuatu government is sending a team to Ambae island on Saturday

Lakapi Samoa president Namulauulu Sami Leota will serve as interim chairman.

Moana Pasifika have lost to the Chiefs by an average margin of 41 points, including an 85-7 defeat last year.

Marshall Islands fisheries authorities and tuna processors are anxiously awaiting the results of a recent EU audit of the country's readiness to meet strict export requirements for fish products.

Fiji Sevens men's team head coach Osea Kolinisau is expecting tougher battles as the HSBC SVNS Series enters its fifth tournament for the season.

Monitors in the water upstream and downstream from the epicentre at Melling Bridge have shown some changes in quality.

Studies are investigating potential faults beneath Auckland, newly identified faultlines in Wairarapa and signs of past shaking near Hamilton.

Protesters say they want to call attention to the situation in Iran and express solidarity with people they say are living under repression.

The Emirates flight EK448 from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates arrived at 11.30am Saturday.

Police said the single-vehicle accident happened between Himatangi Block Road and Poplar Road.