NZ@Noon: Lights in the sky

Tauranga Astronomical Society president Stuart Murray said Tuesday was a particularly fascinating night. Photo / George Novak

Stories making headlines around the regions today include mysterious lights in the sky and an app developer in the world's limelight.

In the same night the Wanganui region was baffled by a mysterious sound unexplained lights in the night sky puzzled two Welcome Bay residents.

A self-taught Carterton developer has left his rivals in the dust by entering the industry through the back door.

Meanwhile, a mother and daughter have happily reunited in Onerahi after 26 years of separation.

Have you always wondered what a crematorium looks like on the inside? Find out here.

Wanganui doctors are urging people to get checked after seeing a higher than usual number of shingles patients.

Find out how to get through visiting the Pacific Islands when you're allergic to coconut with Hamilton News writer Danielle Nicholson.

And finally, this family of 13 needs your help after an accident that left one 8-year-old in an induced coma.