NZ@Noon: 'Truckloads' of trash and 'dodgy' seafood

Many tenants don't respect the property they rent. Photo / File

Truckloads of trash from Rotorua tenants and dodgy seafood in the Far North are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

"Seven truckloads of trash", missing doors and ripped out cylinders are some of the things some landlords are facing in Rotorua.

"Dodgy" seafood is apparently for sale on some Far North Facebook pages.

A devoted Star Wars, Trekkie, Stargate fan from Masterton self-published her first two books in Brisbane - and has achieved international success.

A Bay artist was "stoked" to hear his work stolen 12 years ago has been returned to its owners.

Hawke's Bay is getting a new marathon among the vines.

Not so fresh air - although Wanganui's air quality is apparently better than last year, some locals are still finding it difficult to breathe.

And finally, this writer has an interesting solution to Auckland's property crisis.