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.

Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt made the comments after two alleged Samoans hitmen were charged in Vietnam for gunning down a Sydney gang leader.

It comes as two Samoan men have confessed on Vietnamese television to their involvement in what appears to be a gang-related shooting.

This comes as solar energy providers in the US territory report a surge in interest following Super Typhoon Sinlaku and months of concern over electricity costs.

Twelve Pasifika people in New Zealand received awards in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

Church services, marking the start of Samoan Language Week, were held across Aotearoa on Sunday.

Police were called to the incident on Ngaio Road in the Kāpiti Coast town of Waikanae on Thursday 28 May at about 12.40pm.

An official said trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge competitor Graeme Francis was only saved by his equipment and preparedness "for every eventuality".

Seven people have died on the roads this weekend, including three dead at a desert road crash, while police call on motorists heading home from the long weekend to take care.

Wellington assistant district commander Brett Lockyer said crews were confronted by a man while fighting a fire at a block of Lower Hutt flats on Sunday evening.

Live - Multiple highways are closing as heavy rain is expected throughout the night.