Stories making headlines around the regions today include the tale of Toffee the stray moggie takes another sad turn and a dog is to blame for a crash.
Toffee the beloved feline turned stray cat cannot be reunited with his owner due to medical conditions he developed while sleeping rough.
Some kids blame the dog for eating their homework but a man can blame his dog for a crash on State Highway 3 near Kaitoke.
A volunteer group turning a former dump site into a public park is appealing for the return of its toilet.
Rotorua is in for a boost as a great holiday destination for Australians, when the season finale of The Bachelorette Australia screens next week.