NZ@Noon: Unusual companion and rotten reality

This Bay of Islands College technology block was built in the 1940s and because of the age and a leaky roof is ridden with mould and possibly asbestos. Photo / Jessica Roden

A rotten reality for a Bay of Island school and an unusual companion for a Greytown builder are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

Students are having to put up with 'substandard' conditions at Bay of Islands College. Check out the target="_blank">photos here.

This Greytown builder found an unusual lunch companion on Monday.

Dry July has kicked off across the country - and this Hastings woman is taking part for her dad.

This Brisbane paramedic has been 'rotoruined' for life.

A Tauranga chef has sliced, diced and sauteed his way to the top of New Zealand's premier vegetable competition.

Five iconic artworks have been stolen from the Wanganui I-Site gallery - and they want them back.

And finally, this Stratford family are praying for a fairytale ending.