NZ@Noon: 'Star' treatment and a brazen thief

Kingston Karangaroa Mohi, 6, who suffers from leukemia, was famous for a day in Napier. Photo / Paul Taylor

A six-year-old boy gets to be a superstar for a day in Napier, and a food thief in Castlecliff - these are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A six-year-old cancer-stricken boy got the "star" treatment on Saturday - including a limousine, red carpet and a shopping spree.

A "brazen" thief cleared out the contents of a freezer of a Castlecliff while the owner hung out her washing over the weekend.

Paihia is apparently the best town in the country.

Hundreds of Rotorua residents have had a thrill this weekend - and they've helped out others in the community most in need at the same time.

Wairarapa police have busted a Masterton-based scam which stung would-be bargain hunters across New Zealand.

And finally, anyone can be a victim - that was the message of the Papamoa March Against Family Violence and Family Fun Day.