NZ@Noon: Hastings abuzz and turtles in strife

Beekeeper Gus Jenson from Manuka Apiaries removing a hive of bees on Maraekakaho Rd in Hastings. Photo / Paul Taylor

Making headlines around the regions today include amazing photos of a swarm of about 10,000 bees engulfing a busy intersection and three sea turtles fight for survival after swallowing plastic.

A swarm of bees which tried to make a busy Hastings intersection their home yesterday were evicted by a local beekeeper - check out the photos here.

Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium and Auckland Zoo are making every effort to ensure that three critically ill sea turtles get a second chance at life.

A stamp featuring a Northland bird, which is described as "probably the most endangered bird in the world", is featured on NZ Post's recently released special conservation stamp issue.

Finding the right balance was evidently on the minds of the Black Caps on the eve of the first one day international against South Africa at Bay Oval yesterday.

A plea is being made for the return of knitted yarnbombs missing from the City Focus in Rotorua.

Masterton's airline hoodoo has continued with news Vincent Aviation Ltd is on the verge of going into liquidation.

And finally, a former Wanganui man's trek across the US is gaining plenty of attention as he approaches the end of a 52-day run.