NZ@Noon: Didymo angers anglers

Didymo is yet to be found in Northland rivers. Photo / File

Angry anglers in Hawke's Bay and 'smelly' water in Masterton are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

Didymo? Didy-no! Despite no proof of Didymo in Hawke's Bay rivers, fishermen are still not permitted to wear appropriate shoes and it is becoming a safety hazard.

Apparently the 'smelly' water surging from Masterton taps is completely safe.

Nasa, robots, rovers and drones were star attractions in Rotorua over the weekend.

Locals are making the best of a bad situation in several Northland bars.

Coffee lovers in the Bay have helped provide fresh water wells to 2000 people in Cambodia.

The sun shone and the crowds flocked to the Whanganui Vintage Weekend events.

And finally, click here to go back in time through 175 years of Auckland history.