NZ@Noon: All Black dream and mammoth burger

Matthew McFadyen, 6, is stoked to be meeting the All Blacks. Photo / Supplied

A mammoth burger in Tauranga and an All Black dream comes true in Rotorua - just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A spirited 6-year-old from Rotorua will be the envy of most journalists when he meets with the All Blacks in Christchurch tomorrow, target="_blank">find out why he is a future TV star in this video.

This kiwi model is about to tackle one of Tauranga's "mammoth" burgers in a full-on eating competition.

'Spontaneously combusting' tea towels are thought to have sparked a blaze in Northland.

An errant goose is apparently to blame for causing a power outage for about 800 Hawke's Bay residents.

A "mock" version of Masterton's missing pou has been erected at the entrance way of a popular beach.

And finally, the Wanganui flood in June caused widespread devastation in the township. Check out the coverage here.