A Masterton woman "forced" to move away from her flat after a murderer moves in and a surprise visit from surfing ducklings in Northland are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
A Masterton woman says she has been driven out of her Panama Village house after the council failed to stop a convicted double murderer from moving in next door.
"Surfing" ducklings were seen catching a few breakers with bewildered swimmers in Shipwreck Bay in Northland.
A Tauranga teen has been given the ultimate accolade by his mates when they gathered in their hundreds yesterday to remember his short but well-lived life.
In Hastings, students showed their appreciation for their "supportive" school in an unusually risque way.
Exam season is settling in for students around the country - but this Rotorua student has a strategy.
Kaitaia and surrounding areas are going to be without power again. See here for details.
And finally, the "legendary" Space Monster in Wanganui is closing down.