NZ at Noon: Dead woman still wanted by police

Helen Maree Meldrum has been listed as wanted by police, despite the fact she has been dead for six years.

A woman who has been dead for six years has been listed as still wanted by police and a young girl narrowly escapes death after a crash claims the life of her sister. These are some of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A woman who has been dead for six years had her name released to media in a list of people wanted by police.

A Masterton teenager has narrowly survived a high-speed crash that claimed the life of her 22-year-old sister.

Hawke's Bay police pursued a car before the driver lost control and crashed just outside Hastings.

Vulnerable domestic violence victims in Northland are taking out more protection orders.

A Masterton man who headbutted his heavily-pregnant girlfriend in the face has been sentenced.

Two repeat benefit fraudsters have been sentenced.

Whangarei Heads resident Warwick Hales has spent the past 2 years restoring a 1961 Cadillac.

Public celebrations will begin today to welcome home the victorious Ranfurly Shield-winning Hawke's Bay rugby team.

Stan Walker fans will get the chance to attend his dress rehearsal free of charge tomorrow.

The new Tauranga night markets are proving popular.

More than 500 dogs representing 100 breeds took to the field at the Rotorua International Stadium this weekend.

The skies above Springvale Park became a world populated by giant, colourful creatures during yesterday's annual kite day.

And finally a 17-year-old Port Chalmers youth was saved from 'certain death' after his fall off a cliff was broken by a fortuitously located tree stump.

Other stories making headlines around the regions today include:

Sunday shoppers shut out.

Brigade to clean out horror house.

A weekend of protests.

Man who pulled knife given 14 week sentence.

Retail traffic worry for school.

Dads enjoy day of plain sailing.