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.

However, the Fijian government says the National Referendum Bill 2025 is "intended solely to ensure the orderly, transparent, and impartial conduct of referendums".

The New Zealand Navy vessel sank off the south coast of Samoa's island of Upolu in October last year, and affected locals have yet to be compensated.

The motion was voted down by 36 votes against and 12 votes in favour.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called New Caledonia's politicians back to the negotiating table in Paris in the New Year.

Tonga's new Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua says he hopes to have his Cabinet line-up named in the next few days.

The group for victims of retail crime spend almost $24,000 on 22 meetings around the country.

Researchers are looking into why patients can still have a powerful response to music even as their memory fades.

The "underspend" was due in part to unfilled vacancies and the fact Health NZ has yet to settle collective contract disputes.

State Highway 35 was blocked and motorist were advised to find alternative routes.

National Secretary for Apex, Deborah Powell told Checkpoint it is not uncommon for samples to get stuck somewhere that they shouldn't.