1Waitemata Ratepayers Revolt Waitemata ratepayers are protesting a 28% rise in rates.

2Glen Avon Post Office Robbery There was a knife point robbery at the Glen Avon Post Office this morning, and the perpetrator is still at large,

3Taumarunui Hospital Taumarunui Hospital is hoping to balance its budget by doing work for other hospitals. This could range from surgery to help reduce waiting lists, to doing the laundry.

4Grey Lynn Building Row A new Department of Social Welfare (DSW) office is being built in Grey Lynn. However, locals say the slick commercial building looks inappropriate amongst the suburbs, older traditional villas. They say the plans were misleading.

5Edgecumbe Earthquake Shopkeepers in the Riverslee Shopping Center in Edgecumbe are uncertain of their future, as their shopping centre is to be demolished due to earthquake damage. They are trying to find alternative premises, and some retailers have set up in garages, under umbrellas, in caravans, or are sharing premises.

6Dangerously Riding a Horse Four Kaikohe men will be charged with 'Dangerously Riding a Horse'.

7Super Yacht The Aquel II is the largest single-masted yacht in the world, and is fitted with high end technology and luxury. it has been built in New Zealand.