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.

More than two dozen political groups are running for a seat in New Caledonia's three provincial assemblies (North, South and the outer Loyalty Islands).

The country's Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister told RNZ Pacific he's expecting a report on the incident.

The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy.

Fiji's High Court this week rejected Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's attempt to stall its ruling that the country's former anti-corruption chief Barbara Malimali was illegally sacked.

The league, launched earlier this year, has a four-year budget of NZ$70 million, supplemented by a NZ$35 million investment from the Saudi Tourism Authority.

A smoke alarm was triggered just after 7pm with passengers in the terminal reporting seeing lots of smoke.

Scientists warn people with certain conditions can end up severely impacted.

Cardiac scientists say they are being prevented by Health NZ over an objection to changes in the way diabetes treatments are funded.

The crash is expected to cause long delays for travellers although a diversion is available.

A sample from the treatment plant showed aluminium concentrations about four times the limit for drinking water, the Defence Force says.