Aaron Tokona, aka AHoriBuzz, will play King Street Live Friday as part of his Nation of the State national tour in support of his latest A HoriBuzz album, Into the Sunshine. Photo / Dean Mackenzie
A Maori rock star and a freak fire are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
A "Maori rock star" is coming to Masterton.
A freak fire in a switched-off computer has Whangarei firefighters baffled.
A planned crematorium is causing a stink among some Havelock North residents.
A rambunctious rascal and his playful pals have finally been unveiled on the Tauranga waterfront.
Look out Hollywood - Rotorua could be the new place where stars are born.
This Wanganui man wasn't happy to see his ex-girlfriend with her new partner - so he smashed up her car.
And finally, two talented sisters-in-law from the Waikato have been selected to compete in this year's World of Wearable Art competition.
It's understood a NZDF aircraft and multiple helicopters are involved.