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.

An administrative tribunal has delivered a landmark ruling finding the French State responsible for not providing a "reasonable level of security" during last year's civil unrest.

Samoa's new government has found itself at odds with journalists over whether the state is attempting to stifle press freedom in the country.

More than 300 workers at Vanuatu's main hospital have returned to work following a spat with the Public Service Commission over unpaid earthquake allowances.

As of Friday morning, two people have put their hand up for the top job, but these are not publicly known.

A military apology is "long overdue" to the Indo-Fijian community for trauma caused by past political turmoil, according to Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva.

The union has withdrawn its cabin crew strike notice for 18 December, avoiding disruptions over the Christmas period.

Several helicopters and firefighter crews were called to a fire in the Whanganui district.

St John Ambulance was called to the crash in Parawera, at the intersection of Monckton Road and Arapuni Road, about 9.42pm.

The blaze was initially across an area of about 200 square metres, but was fanned by high winds.

The best chance to view the meteor shower is Monday morning between 2am and sunrise.