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 Pacific Islands Forum troika Leaders have agreed to activate the Biketawa Declaration, placing the region on a co-ordinated high alert framework to respond to the unfolding energy security crisis.

The Fjiana women's rugby team kicked off their campaign at the Oceania Women's Championship with a big 85-5 victory over Tonga's Lofa in Lautoka on Friday evening.

The Fiji Police Force spokesperson Ana Naisoro says an investigation into the incident is underway.

First person - It will be be a long recovery and we need a lot of help.

Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve fuel given uncertainties of fuel supply globally.

Heavy rain and flash flooding has hit the lower North Island as severe thunderstorms strike, and more is on the way. Follow RNZ's live coverage.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley said police had been targeting the use off-road motorcycles on local roads.

The Bay of Plenty, East of Whakatāne River, is under an Orange Heavy Rain Warning from 3am Sunday through to 4pm.

Residents fled rising floodwaters as torrential rain inundated homes, cut roads and left communities bracing for more downpours expected.

An investigation is underway after the occupants awoke to an unknown male inside their home on Chiltern Crescent in Glen Innes.