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 Fiji Police Force has yet to charge any suspects four months after the alleged murder of the reportedly infamous Jone Vakarisi while he was in military custody.

The Tongan prime minister had announced last week that changes would be made after two Cabinet ministers were found guilty of bribery.

The Fijian government says the tougher penalties are aimed at changing behaviour and reducing littering nationwide.

Finding your identity, as a person of mixed Tongan heritage, can be challenging if you don't speak the Tongan language.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is experiencing a methamphetamine crisis, the four local mayors of the US territory have warned.

Wayne Brown says while it would be good to have consensus among councillors for funding of the crossing study, "I've got my own budget".

The remaining section of the waka is still exposed to erosion, storm surges and the risk of permanent loss.

In 1845, a Crown grant stated a tenth of all land used for the Nelson settlement would be reserved in a trust for the customary owners, but this did not happen.

A Christchurch couple's Disputes Tribunal win has seen more parents speak up about their fight to hold Kmart accountable.

The company told business leaders it had slashed its planned water use by 70 percent and more than halved its backup generator requirements.