Stories making headlines across New Zealand at noon include a very large truck having a near miss with some children and two tourists ripped off in Taupo.
The son of the former drummer for Split Enz wanted in Australia for alleged cyber bullying has been defended by his father.
A truck has crashed through a barrier arm in the Waimana Gorge into water, only 50m away from swimming children.
Spelling isn't as important as it used to be, says a Wanganui principal.
Two English tourists were left with only the swimsuits they were wearing after returning from a swim in Taupo to find their van and possessions stolen.
