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.

'In my heart I could feel he's still alive'

Cook Islands fisherman Pone Apiuta spent a week lost at sea before being spotted by the crew of an RNZAF plane.

The New Zealand government is being warned that continued political antipathy towards the World Health Organisation risks undermining health outcomes in the Pacific.

Joseph Matamata, who also goes by Viliamu Samu, was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand.

It's understood that he had minimal safety or survival equipment.

No injuries have been reported after the fire in Titahi Bay spread to a neighbouring property due to high winds.

Christchurch has smashed its June temperature records, hitting 25.1 C at 2pm today, as northwesterly winds buffet the South Island and lower North Island.

Pioneer Highway is closed and serious injuries were reported after a car and a motorbike collided.

Crews are at the scene of eight fires and some will be staying overnight to monitor the area.

MetService predicts gusts of 90km/h inside the Wellington stadium.