A war of the words in a fiery television debate, and a motelier convicted of indecent assault are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
Broadcaster John Campbell and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges let rip in a fiery television exchange last night.
Wild weather in Featherston has caused the windows of a car to "just explode".
![Jill Willmott's car windows were blown out by wind in Featherston.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DKZDB4ZPY3HJUQ4TF3LE3SG5IE.jpg?auth=f95cb2df08c8999e7419b51648156672a6346d637da864dffba31d5c754d7c5f&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)