Stories making headlines across New Zealand at noon include boaties tearing around with babies onboard who are not wearing lifejackets, some schools are apparently nearly broke and may have to close and the big stink in Wanganui just keeps on giving.
NZ at Noon: 'Ponganui', lifejackets and broke schools
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People are tearing around in boats at Whitianga with children on board who are not wearing lifejackets. Photo / Thinkstock
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