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.

Tuvalu is seeking a new treaty with New Zealand.

New Caledonia's domestic airline Air Calédonie filed for bankruptcy on Friday.

Ratu Epeli, a chief and former Fiji Military commander, who served as president from 2009 to 2015, passed away at the Suva Private Hospital on Thursday.

The charges against Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt included conspiring to pervert the course of justice and fabricating evidence.

French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson and a younger generation of moderates clash with pro-independence "old guard" following significant losses in recent municipal elections.

The prime minister and housing minister were invited to breakfast after the vigil at the cathedral across the road from Parliament - but are not expected to attend.

A yellow heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland, Waikato, Taupō and Taumaranui, while a local warning has been issued for the earlier storm-hit and saturated parts of Northland.

Transporting NZ says the financial viability of businesses are at risk, if costs can not be passed on.

Mining plays a vital role in NZ's economy and is expanding, the party says, so approvals need to be easier and more efficient.

The Connemara ferry has now been out of action for more than a week.