NZ@Noon: 'Thrill-seekers' test council's patience

A man jumps from McLaren Falls road bridge earlier this month.

Stolen cows in Wanganui and thrillseekers in the Bay of Plenty - these are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

Western Bay District Council has finally 'thrown in the towel' after trying to prevent thrill-seekers jumping off the McLaren Falls bridge.

A man has been tried at the Whanganui District Court after allegedly attempting to steal 10 cows from his neighbour.

Gentlemen, it's time to man up - a former Rotorua man battling cancer is encouraging young men to ditch the macho attitude and see a doctor.

Expect all the razzmatazz of WWE Wrestling - just on a smaller scale - in Whangarei tomorrow night.

Algae growth in the Ruamahanga River has reached dangerously high levels and now the Te Ore Ore section of the river has been declared unsafe for swimming and for dogs.

Several Far North land owners can expect hefty bills in the mail after a spate of fires around the district.

And finally, the crew of the Hawaiian waka Hokule'a were delighted to make landfall in Hawke's Bay yesterday.