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.

Polling stations are now closed in Tokelau and counting for the national election is underway.

Many parts of Papua New Guinea are reported to be experiencing outbreaks of the H3N2 virus, with the country in the middle of the rainy season.

The Fiji High Court ruled on Monday that Barbara Malimali's dismissal in June last year by the Fijian head of state - on the advice of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka - was unlawful.

Waitangi Day commemorations have become a gathering point for Indigenous ocean leadership from across the Pacific.

"Cook Islands Māori is on the trajectory to becoming an extinct language."

The school says an internal investigation has found no evidence to support the Ministry for Primary Industries' claims.

A day of formalities has come to a close following several speeches and fiery crowd.

The expert says the drugs can be dangerous and many are sold based on unproven claims.

In a draft decision, the panel found there would be a credible risk of harm to marine life.

Some wore cowboy hats and sparkly clothes that paid tribute to headliner Chappell Roan, but almost all had borrowed, thrifted or made their outfits.