Stories making headlines around the regions include relentless vandalism at a Kaitaia housing development and a painting scam ripping off Rotorua locals.
A housing development in Kaiataia has been vandalised and gutted repeatedly in recent weeks.
In Rotorua at least four people have been ripped off by a man claiming to be a painter.
Police investigating the historic disappearance of Mona Blades have a new lead.
A Northland deaf couple have been overwhelmed by the generosity of strangers.