Ainslee Scott and Mike Welsh are staying with family after thieves stole his caravan which was his home. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Stories making headlines around the regions today include a man who had his home stolen and an artist's lofty farewell.
Thieves in Whangarei have stolen this man's caravan - his home and all his belongings.
A Tauranga artist begins his farewell by creating an artwork on a 27m high wall.
Entries into this World Series event in Rotorua sold out in less than three minutes.
'Sumwone Speshal' is facing charges after mailing his customers empty track and trace bags.
After drinking beers with friends this Carterton joy rider nearly lost his foot.
Meanwhile, non-profit Christian organisation Habitat for Humanity helped this Hawke's Bay family into their first home.
And finally, this Tiraumea farmer has had a lucky escape after his truck's brakes failed on a steep hill.
“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”