NZ@Noon: Brave 'nan' and toilet troubles

A woman who suffered serious leg injuries may have been trying to diffuse a gang fight in a Masterton street.

A "nan" trying to diffuse a "scary" situation in Masterton and toilet troubles in Wanganui are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A Masterton "nan" who ended up crushed between two cars may have been trying to diffuse a gang fight.

Castlecliff public loos appear to be bogged down by vandals after several reports of damage and arson.

Elementary dear Watson! Kaitaia Intermediate School has been hit by vandals once more but this time the kids are on the case.

Angry Te Puke residents claim the proposal to drop the rural speed limit to 80km/h on SH2 is a "new form of highway robbery."

Whakapapa Marae may now be a mass of charred remains but the memories created inside it will never be lost.

Extreme mountain bike riding does have its risks as some of the athletes at Rotorua Crankworx found out.

And finally, The Pork Pie run is coming to Hawke's Bay