NZ@Noon: Tiki Taane makes music history

Tiki Taane with his award at the Official NZ Top 40 Party on Wednesday.

Stories making headlines around the regions today include gun shots at Fonterra and Tiki Taane makes his mark on New Zealand music history.

A military style firearm was allegedly used to fire shots at a Fonterra plant.

Bay of Plenty musician Tiki Taane made New Zealand music history this week using a lampshade and a broom.

A Hawke's Bay musical duo had their equipment stolen at the time their sister was battling cancer - now they are getting back on track.

Professional drivers and cyclists from Rotorua got a chance to swap places.

Meanwhile, a man was taken away in handcuffs from a Bed and Breakfast in Wanganui .

This crew from the Kaikohe Fire Brigade towered over the rest of the country - winning a trophy at Auckland's Sky Tower challenge.

However their victory has been soured by a measles outbreak.

These Wairarapa pre-schoolers are doing it 'old-school' ahead of a special celebration this weekend.

And finally, if you are a dog lover and want your pooch to run free then Hamilton might soon be the place to be.