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 leader of Samoa's main opposition claims the prime minister is holding on to the top job because of the "big salaries", while the country is "suffering".

This week marks the 146th anniversary of the arrival of the first indentured labourers from British India to Fiji.

A police commander in Papua New Guinea's National Capital District says the fact that the public no longer respects police is a sad day for the country.

A former president of the Textile Clothing and Footwear Council of Fiji says a union offiical is "simply sprouting old information that suits their purposes".

A round-up of news from around the region, including flooding in PNG.

Sausage baits to control feral cat numbers are producing exciting results, DOC says.

The person was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.

There are plans for a 250-berth marina, including a boat ramp and shops, at isolated Waipiro Bay.

Hamilton school has been running their own attendance service for five years.

Auckland Council is warning that fragments of asbestos-containing material have been found at Glendowie, Karaka Bays and towards Panmure.