NZ@Noon: Firefighters walk from Waitangi to Auckland

Onerahi firefighters in training for a previous Sky Tower challenge.

Some of the stories making headlines across our regions include: Twelve Onerahi firemen are taking on the challenge of walking from Waitangi to Auckland, the mystery of Lily the fox terrier-maltese and a global lime shortage is good news for a Havelock North man.

Walking 283.5km from Waitangi to Auckland is no easy feat but 12 firemen dressed in full gear are taking up the challenge.

There is a desperate search going on for a beloved pet in Wanganui.

A global lime shortage is providing a boost for a Havelock North-based grower.

Two Bay of Plenty fashionistas have been named in the annual New Zealand Woman's Weekly best- dressed list.

Rotorua police have a new tool to help make their presence known on the roads.

And a repeat Featherston fraudster has been fined.