Tauranga residents march for climate change and a local hero saves three tourists from drowning are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.
A large group of people have taken to the streets of Tauranga to take part in the Tauranga People's Climate March.
A prominent sports advocate rushes into ocean to rescue three tourists caught in a rip at Waimarama Beach.
A home built by Waiariki carpentry students for charity goes under the hammer. Find out how much it sold for.
Not even rain could put a dampener on the Kamo community's Christmas spirit when Santa came to town.