NZ@Noon: Pensioners 'under siege'

Residents of Rawhiti flats David Manners (front) with neighbour Richard Han have had enough of being victims to burglaries at night. Photo / Stephen Parker

Rotorua pensioners "under siege" and the return of something special to Northland are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A Rotorua pensioner is claiming he and his neighbours are "under siege."

Families with young children were among those who witnessed a confrontation between rival gangs at a Kaikohe service station which resulted in 13 arrests.

Two Northland neighbours are reflecting on a job well done after thieves returned a valuable piece of equipment.

No longer a laughing matter - one Wanganui man learned the hard way that "chuckles" can be costly.

This steamers fan is full of "joy" now Tauranga's has a new sport venue.

These students are taking a bite at the big time by creating a new fashion craze.

This particular team were welcomed into Greytown with a very special escort.

And finally this Auckland man is celebrating his goal of raising hundreds of thousands the only way he knows how - another "mammoth" run .