A 'spectacular' sight in the Wairarapa and creepy crawlies in ears in Wanganui are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
A 'foolhardy' crossing went 'spectacularly' wrong after the driver attempted to drive across Lake Ferry spit in Wairarapa.
For one hospital staffer, it's not unusual to find 'spiders, insects and even stones' in the ears of Wanganui residents.
Lest we forget - thieves have struck at the very heart of the Whangarei RSA and stolen a sign engraved with these now 'sacred' words.
A 'precious' blessed Maori walking stick stolen from Kauae Cemetery by 'mongrels' last year has been returned, but has been damaged.