NZ@Noon: A climbing canine and a family living in fear

Dargaville's canine tree climber Tippi is looking sheepish after her latest adventure. Photo / Supplied

A dog who can't help climbing trees in Northland and a Flaxmere family under siege are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A climbing canine has caused a kerfuffle in Northland.

A Flaxmere family have fallen victim to a string of violent incidents after moving into their new home.

Apparently there is a Facebook black market for drugs and alcohol which police are keeping a close eye on.

A teenager is hoping to make stays in hospital less stressful with his invention but he needs your help.

A Masterton woman is fuming after being accused of parking in a disabled spot without a permit.

Calling all foodies! The Maketu pink ladies of MasterChef are about to launch their new cookbook in Rotorua.

And finally, it's taken 100 years but a New Zealand soldier's World War I diary has made it home to Wanganui.