A Kaikohe father goes from couch potato to PhD after his 5-year-old son told his class all his Dad did was stay home and watch television. regionalsA Kaikohe father goes from couch potato to PhD after his son told classmates he sat and watches TV all day, and police staff will take part in a rely to celebrate 75 years of women in the force. Up to $25,000 worth of jewellery was stolen from a house in Carterton on Sunday. These are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today. To celebrate the 75 years women have had in the service, a police staff torch relay is being run around New Zealand and will arrive in Rotorua this Friday.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 12, 2016 00:00 UTC