Tony Gill and Marion Edmonds sit at the dog park picnic table, which was formerly flanked by a shade sail. Photo / John Stone
Tony Gill and Marion Edmonds sit at the dog park picnic table, which was formerly flanked by a shade sail. Photo / John Stone
Puppy protection gets pinched in Northland and three teens who took a prank too far in Hastings are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
A group of volunteers have been left reeling and uttering a "few expletives" after a protective shade was pinched from Whangarei'sonly park for pups.
Three Hastings teenagers thought it would be funny to wave fake guns around town while claiming to be from ISIS - find out what happened to them here.
A Masterton business owner has been forced to permanently close up shop this Christmas because of road works driving customers away.
Oh the feels - a Whanganui man who crashed his car into a lamppost claims he did it because he was experiencing "angst".
This Tauranga battler is not going to let a heart condition stop her drinking wine, eating chocolate or riding rollercoasters - but it will keep her vigilant.
The final formal event of the year at this Doubtless Bay club has apparently hit a special 'G-spot'.
And finally, when is it too late to decorate? The Rotorua Christmas tree has begun to make its appearance in the centre of town, 8 days out from Christmas.
