NZ@Noon: Fancy a date with a zombie?

Rory Foley is auctioning a date with himself.

Stories making headlines around the regions include a date of an 'undead' kind and a near-miss for a man prompts him to try his luck on Lotto.

A 36-year-old Timaru man/ Zombie is auctioning himself off on Trade Me as a date.

Traffic is down to one lane while a power pole is replaced. Photo / Stuart Munro

Northland principals say the fallout from the P epidemic is now being seen in new pupils starting school.

ACC figures show the number of water injuries in Tauranga last year were significantly higher than the national average.

Finally, new research suggests after-work drinks with colleagues supplied by the boss can help strengthen workplace relationships.