A nasty pest in Northland and social media shaming in Carterton are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
A nasty, "invasive" pest has been spotted swimming in the waters in Tutukaka.
Social media shaming is being used as a warning to potential criminals in Carterton.
A Tauranga-based MP is calling for a moratorium on shark diving around the country.
Wine lovers may soon be able to zip between Hawke's Bay and Marlborough on a new air service.
In Rotorua, the last direct flight from the region to Sydney left on Saturday afternoon - but all is not lost yet.
And finally, Anzac Day has been honoured around the country with record numbers of crowds showing up at services in Hawkes Bay, Tauranga, Rotorua, Whangarei and Wanganui.