NZ@Noon: Devastating theft and brave decision

The thieves made a bee line for the most valuable kauri gum, leaving broken glass and empty shelves.

A devastating theft in Northland and a brave decision in Rotorua are two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

"Irreplacable" kauri gum worth it's weight in gold was stolen in a "devastating" theft in Waiharara.

The Rotorua RSA has been forced to make a "brave" decision regarding its future.

A 108-year-old piece of history may be heading back to the Whanganui River.

This Northland Fifa World Cup referee has pocketed his whistle.

Not many people can say that they get to blow stuff up and get away with it, but this Hawke's Bay man wouldn't have it any other way.

Welcome Bay will feature on the small screen this week - and it may help solve a mystery.

The wild weather that waged war on the Wairarapa coastline last month is set to hit ratepayers hard in the wallet.

Parking problem? Why bother with driveways when you can take a shortcut.

And finally, in Hamilton, a moving piece on what it is like to see someone you love slip away due to a terminal illness.