NZ@Noon: Councillors 'arrested' and new sporting heroes

Constable Simon Wihongi and Detective Sergeant Trevor Beatson getting a taste of their own medicine.

well known Northlanders try to dodge the law and Hawke's Bay hopefuls get the chance to be a sporting hero - just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

Water pistols and "dodgy deals" in Kerikeri saw several local "ne'er do wells" put away on trumped up charges - including some local councillors - but not everybody went quietly...

Hawke's Bay youngsters have been offered the chance to be a sporting hero for a day.

"Racism" has been defeated in Rotorua after a controversial partnership vote was passed.

Forget me not - a Masterton woman is using her experience with dementia to help others through similar experiences in a special way.

There is an earth angel in Hamilton, according to one Waihi family.

What goes up must come down - Wanganui's historic Durie Hill elevator is still going strong after 100 years.

No new bottle stores will be introduced in Whangarei for up to six years if locals get their way.

Greerton locals want to reclaim the former glory of the suburb by giving it a new name.

And finally, the University of Canterbury has a solution to the "Auckland housing crisis".