The latest newsbites from around the region.

'My time spent in the house taught me to be a better human being.'

The 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.

The crash happened in Taipuha on Wednesday afternoon.

The latest news bites from around the region.

A small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.

Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.

Fifty-six of the country's best young singers to perform

Friends of Maunu Cemetery help tidy the grounds once a week as a way to give back.

Motorists should expect diversions to be in place.

Ōmāpere bach expecting strong interest from Auckland buyers.

Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.

The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.

The white pointer, believed to be 3m long, was spotted leaping out of the water.

Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.

A bull died at last year's event but that was the exception, organisers say.

The improvements were vital in a town which had no public transport.

News snippets from Northland

Far North's Suzanne Duncan and Mark Osborne to head regional development agency board.

The extra costs for taking the detour will have to be passed on, truck drivers say.

After deaths of two cousins in Far North swimming hole, council to make road safer.

The recent fatality in Northland this year brings the holiday road toll to 19.

Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.

Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.

The Highland Games are traditionally regarded as one of Scotland’s oldest traditions.