NZ@Noon: Kiwi 'ingenuity' and coffin club concerns

David and Catherine McKibbin of the Tauranga Coffin Club with an example of the artistry that some members put into their final resting place. Photo / George Novak

Grave concerns for a DIY coffin club in the Bay of Plenty and a creative thief in Wanganui are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A DIY coffin club has grave concerns it won't be able to find a place for members to rest in peace.

A Wanganui man has admitted using nylon, adhesive and a washer to fish money from bank self-deposit boxes.

A tourist in Hawke's Bay has been robbed, losing more than $3000 worth of items from her car.

The Rotorua Salvation Army Foodbank has been inundated with generosity from the community - with one person handing over a cheque for $10,000.

A Southern right whale is taking her time swimming up the Northland coastline, much to the delight of locals.

Overnight work on the Waterview Connection project will restrict access to Auckland's busy Great North Road Interchange next Wednesday. See here for further impacts.

And finally, what do tattooing, witchcraft and gangs have in common?