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.

Kevin and Fetima said paediatricians told them there was no hope for Tom and Sawong.

MFAT says the Government of Tokelau have been advised of Wellington's decision.

Forensic analysis confirmed the seized parcels were cocaine with an estimated street value of USD$527 million.

The All Blacks and Springboks will play the fourth test of this year's greatest rivalry series in Baltimore, USA.

The wife of a Kiribati man who was swept away in his car at Mahurangi River, north of Auckland, says she is holding out hope that her husband is still alive.

Six people are still unaccounted for 18 hours on, and an independent review has been announced to probe the hours leading up to the disaster.

Local iwi representatives gathered at the base of Mt Maunganui on Friday night, joined by the families of the missing, to hold a karakia service.

Police were called to an incident at 6.10pm.

Georgina Taiapa said two feet of deep silt, water and debris surrounded the motel after a large slip crashed into the property.

Police say six people are missing at Mount Maunganui after Thursday's landslip at a campsite, while they are seeking further information on three others.