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.

As part of a range of possible options, the French president reportedly put on the table an "associated State" status for the French territory, with a "strong link with France".

The two deals were signed on the margins of the Micronesian Islands Leaders' Forum this week.

The president of the Pacific Association for Radiation Survivors (PARS) says the US Congress "seems to not understand that we are no different than any state".

The former All Blacks Sevens rep has achieved what his dad did 30-odd years ago.

Isaiah Aleksenko, 19, is leading the charge among Pacific swimmers at the Mini Games 2025.

A scene examination of the Foxton Beach home was completed earlier in the week and a homicide investigation has now commenced.

The city council has conducted its annual bird survey along 55km of coastline from Petone to Oteranga Bay.

"It's the things that have no monetary value, the family photo album that got soaked, or the pet dog or cat or horse or whatever that didn't make it through."

Two new scanners will replace the old one - but who will operate them?

The council's chief executive, Doug Tate, said they were made aware of an issue with the rating system on Friday morning.