Poisoned birds in Northland and good Samaritans in the Wairarapa are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
Somebody is poisoning the birds in a Whangarei suburb, say locals.
Two Czech tourists whose van broke down have been rescued from the streets by a couple of good Samaritans in South Wairarapa.
A Taradale builder has won the prize of a lifetime.
"Naïve" party planners in Rotorua are causing headaches for police.