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.

The Tonga government is reassuring citizens they won't need to worry about running out of fuel over the Christmas period after months of petrol shortages.

However, the Fijian government says the National Referendum Bill 2025 is "intended solely to ensure the orderly, transparent, and impartial conduct of referendums".

The New Zealand Navy vessel sank off the south coast of Samoa's island of Upolu in October last year, and affected locals have yet to be compensated.

The motion was voted down by 36 votes against and 12 votes in favour.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called New Caledonia's politicians back to the negotiating table in Paris in the New Year.

About 300-400 lightning strikes hit the region, MetService meteorologist Devlin Linden says.

The route is shut near Mount View Road in southern Hamilton.

The manhunt for Mitchell Cole and now a second man continues, after Cole's father and stepmother were killed in a double homicide.

The early forecast is taking shape, but MetService says conditions may change.

Police said identifying the remains was "expected to take some time".