NZ@Noon: UFOs spotted over Bay of Plenty and 'gutting' gym theft

Cicely Arnold was puzzled by three unidentified flying objects in the sky over Tauranga on Saturday night. Photo / John Borren

A new Rotorua gym owner gets ripped off before opening day and were UFOs flying through the Bay of Plenty? Just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A Plummers Point woman had an ususual experience over the weekend when she witnessed three golden lights moving silently across the night sky.

A Rotorua man was "gutted" to find thieves had ripped off his new gym before it had even had the chance to open.

Despite not breaking his own record, freediver William Trubridge is still a champion.

The owners of a stolen war medal are warning the thief to return it, or suffer the consequences.

A burnt-out house in Kaitaia once again proves children and matches do not mix.

The family of a Whangarei man who died have been awarded $105k as reparation from his former employer.

And finally, a candlelight vigil will be held on the banks of the Whanganui River for parents grieving for children who have died.