A special sacrifice by a Wanganui man and Maori brides in Rotorua are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
A young man in Wanganui is honouring the love and sacrifices of his mother in a very special way.
Maori brides wanted - a famous Te Arawa couple are bringing love, laughter and a little culture to the small screen in a new mock-realty series. Check out some videos here.
A teenage girl has become a "hero" in the eyes of her neighbours after she came to the rescue of a special fuzzy friend.
A week ago intrepid police dog Thames was entering his eighth day lost in the bush - but today he's a "pampered pooch."