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.

A round-up of news from around the region, including authorities in Palau laying out preparation plans for hosting the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Koror.

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The Papua New Guinea Correctional Service confirms three prisoners have been killed in the Western Highlands after they tried to "jump over the fence" at Baisu Correctional Institution Services.

The Chinese Embassy in Kiribati has accused some countries of "double standards" in their criticism of China's testing of a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific last week.

The Fiji Police Force is liaising with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), their Australian counterparts, to ascertain the parcels' source and destination.

Nicholas Ngwun bought people's credit card details and personal information, and submitted 121 fraudulent documents to Inland Revenue

"It's all down to whether or not a bird happens to fly across a body of water with the disease," says the biosecurity minister.

While the floodwaters have long gone, Little River locals are still rebuilding their lives on the slow road to recovery.

QR codes on the stickers direct motorists to false payment websites.

A person was found dead at a property on Tuesday morning.