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 Autonomous Bougainville Government has formally outlined its final position on its political future.

Josefa Nata, who spent more than two decades in prison for his role in Fiji's 2000 coup, says past political upheavals have only worsened conditions for the nation's indigenous people.

Analysis - Pacific island countries have scrambled to secure their own fuel supply, forcing them to lean on their wealthy neighbours and multilateral donors.

Feature - With more than 100,000 sight restoring surgeries delivered, The Fred Hollows Foundation marks a major regional milestone funded largely by the New Zealand public.

While the curtains have fallen on the current team, New Zealand Rugby has not shut the door on a future Pasifika franchise in Super Rugby Pacific.

The fire had mostly been put out, but crews were working on the last hotspots and starting on the salvage operation.

Tamahau Tangitu, Hinerapa Rupuha and Manihera Forbes were all part of a crew who sailed from Aotearoa to Samoa and back aboard the waka hourua Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti.

Richard Chambers says he strongly rejects the claims.

And warnings say gusts could reach up to 130km/h in parts of the country.

So-called 'wellness influencers' are posting videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram claiming commercial sunscreens are toxic and harmful.