An act of kindness that lead to an erratic joyride through Onerahi and the overwhelming support for a pregnant woman in Hawke's Bay are just two of the stories making headlines through the regions today.
A good Samaritan in Northland attempted to help a woman at a car accident only to have her steal his car and his dog and go on an "erratic" joyride through Onerahi.
A pregnant woman in Hawke's Bay who lost everything in a house fire has been inundated with baby clothes, bassinets and nappies thanks to the community.
A Masterton woman is hailing her neighbours as "absolute heroes" after they saved her two miniature horses from being mauled to death by dogs.
A bizarre decision by a couple of kids left one child trapped in a washing machine in Gonville.