Criticism over the rodeo's animal welfare practices and heartless thieves steal from charity shops are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
Rodeo members say their animal welfare practices are above board as they come under growing criticism from animal advocacy groups.
Heartless thieves are targeting Bay charity shops, taking donated items that have been left outside their premises.
Changes at the Corrections Department have affected a charity which helps low-income Northlanders into their first homes.
More than 400 locals have signed up to a petition against a proposed shared library and child health facility in Rotorua.
Whanganui cyclists get a boost after 9km of new cycle trails is opened, replacing 20km lost in the Harakeke Forest.
Find out how Martinborough Menz Shed plans to bring the town's old courthouse back to life this summer.