The remarkable story of a man who went from a wheelchair to competitive gymnastics and a disappearing yacht are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
From being wheelchair-bound to 'hurling himself through the air' - a Wanganui cancer survivor has fought hard to be a part of the Masters Games.
The disappearance of a $145,000 yacht from an Opua mooring has 'devastated' a retired Whangarei couple.
It's getting 'harder and harder' for parents to keep on top of rising school costs in Tauranga - now up to 4000 school students will have to pay for a bus to the nearest school.
Go the Warriors! Rotorua kids will get to be 'up close and personal' with some of New Zealand's sporting greats this week.