NZ@Noon: Terrible tenants

Mike Slater of Greytown says the Tenancy Tribunal was no help in sorting out his wayward tenant.

Tenants trashing a Wairarapa house and a massage parlour under water are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

This former Wairarapa landlord found his house covered in "animal faeces," rubbish and "substantial" water damage and is now fighting for owners to get more rights.

A Tauranga massage parlour got itself into hot water yesterday - literally.

Apparently, this Northland man had no idea more than 200 cannabis plants were being grown on his property.

This former TV weatherman has the chance to show off his leadership skills in Rotorua.

The name game is back in play in Wanganui as the mayor steps in the bring back the elusive 'h'.

Despite a relatively incident free long weekend in Hawke's Bay, speeding drivers were still causing problems.

And finally, a Far North woman is hoping a loving home can be found for the cat and four black kittens "dumped" on her farm in Waiharara. Click here for more details.