NZ at Noon: Naked lawn mower loses appeal

Naturist Andrew Pointon has lost his appeal against a conviction for mowing his lawn nude.

A naked lawn mower in Tauranga and an emotional homecoming for a Northland widow are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A Tauranga naturist has lost his appeal against a conviction for mowing his lawn nude.

Northland widow Pearl Sanger described her refurbished house as "Buckingham Palace"

A body found in Stratford last night will be officially identified tomorrow

A Napier electrician who turned to drug-dealing was yesterday sentenced to eight years' jail.

Six bicycles owned by the Wairarapa Road Safety Council have been stolen from a council storage yard.

Whangarei Girls' High School has mysteriously lost three billboards.

The ringing of an intruder's phone woke the occupant of a Northeast Valley house early yesterday.

Hawke's Bay Police are praising the "brave" actions of a number of people who came to their aid.

A student may hold the key to solving Tauranga's tsunami siren problems.

It was just another night patrol for a Rotorua security officer - until he was the first on the scene of a horrific fire.

Severe gales gusting 120km/h caused power cuts all over Wairarapa from Whiterock to Masterton

Compromise is the key to sticking together - just ask Fred and Iris Ralph.

And finally 'Opo' is back in Hokianga.

Other stories making headlines around the regions are:

Raggamuffin 2014: International acts revealed.

Third armed robbery this week.

Woman wins car in Stratford.

Young Dunedin driver going somewhere in a hurry.

No bad air days: 'you have to have a lot of trust'.

Police look at CCTV footage in rape claim.

'Shock' at huge 50th Marathon entries.

Poor turnout greets candidates

Pretties wow Tail of the Fish.