NZ@Noon: An 'emotional' day and a rare visitor

Nga Rauru people greet the statue of Herewini Whakarua as it arrives at Moutoa Gardens. Photo / Bevan Conley

A special monument making it's final journey in Wanganui and a rare visitor to Northland are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

It was an "emotional" day for Nga Rauru's elders yesterday when the statue of one of their ancestors was returned to it's rightful home in Wanganui.

A rare visitor is taking a break from stormy antarctic seas to lounge about in Bream Bay.

A mischievous puppy and his friends will soon be immortalised in bronze in Tauranga.

Tickets are flying out of the door in Hawke's Bay in preparation for the Hurricanes versus Highlanders clash.

Masterton ratepayers have shelled out thousands to move hundreds of eels to new homes.

And finally, grab your knickers, your boxers and your tighty whities - the Undie Run may be heading back to Rotorua.