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.

Samoa's opposition leader says he will appeal the acquittal of Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt in a high-profile conspiracy case.

Two of Fiji's major sporting organisations have opposed the setting up of a waste incinerator in the Western Division, saying the proposed waste-to-energy project "poses a significant risk".

Forecasters are warning it the system could reach typhoon strength before passing near the Northern Mariana Islands early next week.

The Cook Islands Prime Minister says New Zealand remains the Cook Islands' "partner of choice" in security, but insists that will not change how it engages with global partners.

The son of Fiji's first pime minister and the paramount chief of Lau Province has weighed in on the debate on a common national identity for all citizens of Fiji.

Red and orange warnings have been issued across the North Island as the path of Cyclone Vaianu becomes clearer.

Severe weather meant emergency services needed three attempts to extract them from their predicament.

DOC staff on Rakiura have logged 75 security incidents in the past year, including threats, harassment and verbal abuse linked to predator-free work.

A shaken driver accidentally collided with the bird while test-driving the car around Hastings.

Former Manukau City mayor Sir Barry died last week aged 87.