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.

Naïma Moutchou's visit also coincided with another formal announcement from one major "moderate" component of the pro-independence movement to officialise an already existing split with the FLNKS.

The Women and Children's Crisis Centre in Tonga is calling for a stronger female voice in the kingdom's parliament, as only eight women are confirmed to contest the polls next week.

Niue signed a "Political Declaration" with Aotearoa after the prime ministers of the two nations met in Auckland on last week.

La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has returned home after an eight-week absence for medical treatment in New Zealand.

The National Disaster Risk Management Office is advising people to keep up-to-date with official weather reports and to avoid crossing flooded roads, crossings or walkways.

MetService has issued heavy rain warnings and watches for some parts of the country this week as a warm air mass brings wet, humid and warm tropical weather.

August, Hugo, and Goldie died along with their father, Dean Field, during a house fire on Saturday.

The volcano is currently at Alert Level 3.

A friend of a Dunedin man stabbed more than 40 times has described finding his unresponsive body soaked in blood.

The man and his partner admitted 16 charges of immigration and identity fraud.