NZ@Noon: Crumbling baches and bare cupboards

Photographed on July 30, two baches on the verge of surrender.

A sad landscape of lost holiday homes in South Wairarapa and a run on a Northland foodbank are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

Abandoned baches in South Wairarapa apparently have a tendency to fall into the sea.

In Northland, the cupboards are becoming desperately bare at the Whangarei food bank as need outstrips supply.

This Rotorua family is struggling to find peace two years after the death of their daughter in a fire.

A Wanganui student has caused a commotion after taking an inappropriate toy to school.

Four young women from Tauranga are aiming for a much sought after sparkly crown.

The film industry is tough to crack - but this Hamilton man is up for the challenge.

Vandals have put a dampener on continuing public access to the Waikoko Gardens in Hawke's Bay.

And finally motorists be warned - the Te Atatu interchange will cause many delays this weekend. Click here to see how the area will be affected.