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.

Polling stations shut at 3pm local time (2pm NZT) on Friday, with preliminary results expected at the weekend and official results due from Monday.

The dominant issue going into the next election in less than a week in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region is not much different from the last polls five years ago.

The Kiribati opposition is formally condemning the government's refusal to debate the suspension of the country's Court of Appeal, which occurred more than two years ago.

Police commissioner Rusiate Tudravu said officers had faced public criticism over whether they were capable of handling such a significant case.

15-year-old Nahala Toeleiu goes from schoolgirl basketball courts to the pinnacle of New Zealand's women's professional league.

Dr Tim Watson-Munro urges Tom Phillips to think about the rest of his children's lives

It slid past customs.

With the case now stretching on for years, it's been suggested that the NZ Special Air Services be tasked with locating him and his children.

It's a cold end to winter with snow warnings for roads down south and rain, squally thunderstorms and hail forecast in the upper North Island.

Ehau died on Trigg Ave, Rotorua last week.