Stories making headlines across New Zealand at noon include a dog owner found guilty after a bizarre dog attack, mongrel mob members caught out with their mobile phones and an alien invasion reported in Oamaru.
Over in Gisborne, plenty of dogs are not fenced in and posties say they feel
like they are risking life and limb.
Get your popcorn, tissues and possibly bucket out, as it's "The GC" night! You can vote for your favourite cast member in this photo poll of them in skimpy outfits.
This is what it takes to survive 48 hours of furious filmmaking at the V48.
Recreational anglers in Northland have been warned after trying to make a quick buck on the side of the road.
Artist and activist Tame Iti has thrown his mobile phone away, but having no cellphone coverage in the Ureweras has nothing to do with it. Meanwhile Mongrel Mob members in Wairoa are probably also seriously reconsidering their cellphone use today.
