1. Wild weather wrecks havoc in Bay
Power was out to 6700 properties, houses were damaged, roads were flooded and closed and events were cancelled in a day of wild weather.
Numerous roads across the Bay of Plenty were closed today due to flooding, trees and slips.
3. Electoral boundaries confirmed
The Electoral Commission has announced its final decision on changes to electoral boundaries today.
4. Controversial Tay St surf reef to go
The controversial $1.5m artificial surf reef installed at Tay St is to be removed because it poses a serious risk to swimmers.
5. Suppression denied for dog attack accused
The owner of an adult pitbull has been charged after police say the dog attacked and bit his 3-year-old nephew on the face resulting in a 6cm gash under the boy's right eye.