NZ@Noon: Injured man snubbed and floating coffins

Masterton father Jared Renata and son Jahroam, 6. Photo / Lynda Feringa

Stories making headlines around the regions today include an injured man told to find his own way to emergency surgery and floating coffins in Wanganui.

This Masterton man who partially severed his thumb was told to find his own way to another hospital for emergency surgery.

A historic urupa is unable to accept any new burials because 'the coffins already there are covered in water'.

This brave Northland woman caused a fleeing robber to miss his ride after pushing a shopping trolley into his path.

Do you remember this guy? Eleven years after winning the country's first NZ Idol he is pursuing a rather different passion in Auckland.

Meanwhile, this Bay of Plenty hero cop said 'it's just my job' after risking his life to save a woman from a fire.

Meet the leader of a New Zealand white pride organisation who says he is committed to protesting immigration laws and multi-culturalism.

A man who gave a gift of an unusual kind was named Rotorua Daily Post Person of the Month.

And finally, Magpies rugby stars shared the limelight during the launch of a nationwide hospital appeal in Hawke's Bay.