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 Solomon Islands government says it's prioritising emergency humanitarian assistance and relief for cyclone-hit communities.

Mahendra Chaudhry says calls by the country's high chiefs to reserve the term "Fijian" for only the indigenous population is "a political manoeuvre".

Dr Billy Joseph has stepped aside to allow investigations into allegations he interferred with army recruitment.

Damage from Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has affected areas of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

Both teams have debutants in their match-day 23 for their Super Rugby Pacific round nine matches against the Chiefs and Western Force.

Over 200mm of rain could fall in some areas when the fast moving storm hits New Zealand.

The associate transport minister suggests current loan criteria could be tweaked to provide further assistance.

The actors had previously said they'd be nervous to find out the leader was in attendance - so would rather not know until after.

The complaint arose from dredging carried out by McCallum Brothers in the Pākiri temporary sand extraction area north of Auckland in 2025.

A justice advocacy group made the call after the man was charged with allegedly breaching his release conditions.