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 Fijian Drua dedicated their win over the Brumbies in Canberra night to the country's late president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

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.

One person has died and three more have been injured, and part of State Highway 35 has been closed following a crash near Whangara in Tairāwhiti.

MetService has lifted thunderstorm warnings for most of the North Island except the Wellington Region and Tararua, with warnings and watches in place for Monday.

"We had no warnings from any kind of national body, let alone any of our local networks or systems. It just happened and it was powerful and ferocious and scary for many residents waking up to window and glass breaking and things like that," Bak...

Police were called to a house earlier on Sunday morning, after a report of several people being seriously injured.

Analysis: A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week in Christopher Luxon's prime ministership.