Stories making the headlines around the regions today include drama on Wanganui rail tracks and a woman living on the breadline has her faith in humanity restored.
Passengers on an historic steam train were caught up in a dramatic accident on Taupo Quay yesterday afternoon.
A Masterton mother who has been stealing food to feed her children has had her faith in humanity restored.
The inquest into the death of a researcher who was apparently swept out to sea while testing water on a remote island has started.
![WHITE KNIGHTS: More then 50 motorcyclists will gather with members of the public at the Village Green tomorrow for the start of the national White Ribbon Ride in Rotorua. Photo: Stephen Parker](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/WYJRUEGI3UIVHJM4XP6CUX2UHM.jpg?auth=099ab64e3b3cc837734f7727f76e3c02e623a5c170e51bf530caf758ae90d2c3&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)