NZ@Noon: A surprise delivery and bad memories

French tourists Baptiste Delestre and Noemie Rivaux, whose travel plans were in disarray after a thief broke into their van.

Thieves targeing tourists in Northland and a special delivery in Mount Maunganui are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

Two french tourists in Northland have had their memories of New Zealand 'spoiled' by thieves.

A Mount Maunganui petrol station got a surprise delivery this morning when a baby was born on the forecourt.

Have you herd? Police say a driver's lapse in concentration caused a truck and trailer to roll yesterday, trapping 30 cattle.

A Te Kuiti shearer has won the open title an incredible 16 times and will be looking to make it 17 when he returns to Masterton's War Memorial Stadium this year.

A 68-year-old from Paeroa 'came, sawed and conquered' at the last Wanganui Masters Games in 2013 - and she's looking to do it again this year.

Is it time for a more culturally sensitive community? A mainstream Rotorua school is ensuring all its teachers can speak te reo Maori.

And finally, up to 700 paddlers will take part in a waka display off Tii Beach tomorrow as part of the 175th Waitangi Day festivities.