NZ@Noon: Forgiven attacker and awakened third eye

Ma Nithya Maheshwarananda, 12 reading while blinded by eye patches and two blindfolds. Photo / Ben Fraser

Reading while blindfolded in Rotorua and forgiveness for an attacker in Wanganui are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

This Rotorua youngster can apparently read while blindfolded, thanks to her "third eye." Check out the video here.

A Castlecliff man has forgiven the Black Power member who was involved in a "vicious attack" on him last year.

A second attempt has been made to steal go karts in Hastings, just 48 hours after the last theft.

Are these the best fish and chips in Tauranga?

Northlanders have plucked and packed a selection of citrus to ease the winter woes for families in Christchurch.

And finally, the word 'Masterton' will hopefully become a household name in Auckland city thanks to this promotion.