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 .