NZ@Noon: 'Nobbled' robber and rat revelations

Whangarei Boys' High School board of trustees chair Tim Robinson outside a block that, while nicely painted, has been the source of a rat infestation. Photo / John Stone

A shopper saves the day in Mangonui and rat infestsation at one of Northland's largest schools are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A shopper in Mangonui has foiled an attempted robbery by 'nobbling' an offender with a shopping cart.

Rat revelation - one of Northland's largest schools is completely infested with vermin.

This Northland boy has developed an unconventional way of mounting a horse.

An art student in Wanganui has had a year's worth of artworks stolen from her flat.

This Bay woman climbed Mount Maunganui 65 years ago - on her hands and knees.

The bore eruption in Rotorua CBD is still causing problems for contractors. Check out the video here.

Inconsiderate parking in Masterton is costing drivers thousands of dollars.

And finally, in Hawke's Bay, this impromptu wedding photo of a "remarkable" love story has won gold at a national competition.