Stories making headlines around the country today include a mysterious creature washing up on a Bay of Plenty beach and a Tauranga teen online sensation.
A video of an unidentified sea creature is causing a stir online.
A Tauranga teen is also proving wildly popular on Instagram.
Heading to the Monster Truck Show in Napier Shane McKay couldn't believe his eyes as he saw his beloved stolen speed boat being towed in the opposite direction.
An international campaign has raised more than $2000 to catch Whangarei's cat killers.