NZ@Noon: Brash burglar and a devoted mama

A drive-in themed meeting place replaces Zespri's former server room. Photo / Supplied

A famous mother in Whangarei to make a big sacrifice for charity and keen-eyed neighbours in Masterton stop a thief red-handed - these are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A world famous mother in Whangarei is about to have her babies adopted out for charity.

A man in Masterton was caught red-handed and red-faced when he attempted to walk out of a house in broad daylight with a TV under his arm.

A drive-in movie - complete with convertible - is not what you would expect to find in this Bay business meeting room.

Poachers have been busy in the Bay of Plenty, wrangling in over $15k worth of black market shellfish.

Big brother is watching - and has already caught two alleged car thieves in rural Taradale.

A young Far North angler who weighed in a record-breaking fish has been officially recognised for her efforts.

And finally, White Ribbon riders from Wanganui have given the kids at a local school the ride of a lifetime for an important cause.