It was a proud day for Whangarei as thousands flocked to see the official opening of the new $32 million Te Matau a Pohe bridge.
Hawke's Bay skywatchers are being advised not to get too excited when a fast-moving bright light appears tonight.
Ceejay Dennes, 10, started his 'Mop Chop for Poppa' fundraiser in support of his grandad who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. So far he has made $5000 for the Cancer Society Wairarapa.
Airbags saved the life of a man and a woman in a high-impact Kaimais crash that claimed the life of another man at the weekend
The Greenlea rescue helicopter was involved in a dramatic rescue of an alpine climber on Mount Ruapehu on Sunday. Check out the dramatic photos here.
Police in Oamaru say the culprits behind a ''silly'' attempt to derail an Oamaru Steam and Rail Society sightseeing train could face charges.
Two TV personalities have joined forces with Maritime New Zealand to encourage gung-ho fishermen to wear lifejackets.
It's been a year since Ashlee Edwards was found dead under a Whangarei bridge.
And finally, historian and academic Dr Paul Moon has slammed Rotorua's Maori tourism providers.
Other stories making headlines around the regions include:
Rewards great for volunteers
Ambulance options assessed after busy period.
Ice rink likely to return
Family baffled by ghost buyer ownership claims
Alleged thief hit woman
Gang abuse police at fire in Northland
Kakabeak rescue under way
Man dies without compensation from attack
Family offer up house for respite care
Motorhome ploughs into car
