NZ@Noon: Northland gem makes top 10 list

Rikoriko Cave, in the Poor Knights group, is the world's largest sea cave. Photo / Dive!Tututaka

Stories making headlines around the regions today include an aquatic gem in Northland, cannabis kids and destruction in the Bay of Plenty.

The Lonely Planet has confirmed what Northlanders have known for years - find out here which unmissable site has made New Zealand's top 10 list.

Looking for illegal items in South Auckland police were shocked to find kids in the middle of a cannabis production house.

This caravan was lifted off the ground during the mini tornado that struck the Bay of Plenty. For more photos of the destruction click here.

For anyone who lived north of Wellington, it was a case of "get home - if you can" yesterday.

Meanwhile, a stray cat colony is causing headaches for this Rotorua business woman. Watch the video here.

After winning a Mother's Day Lotto draw this man and his girlfriend have a $50,000 car coming their way.

Princesses were out in force yesterday to nab themselves a prince during the royal visit in Whanganui.

And finally, a new home for young mums-to-be is set to open its doors in Hamilton this month.