NZ@Noon: Lost dolphin and furry friend's final ride

McLeods Bay residents gathered around the bottlenose dolphin which died on Saturday morning. Photo / Wendy Giffin

A search for a dolphin calf in Whangarei and a final farewell for a longtime friend in Wanganui are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

Experts and volunteers are on the lookout for a dolphin calf after its mother died on a Northland beach.

Farewell Farris - a Wanganui policeman has bid goodbye to his favourite "All Black."

Everyone's a suspect in arson attacks - if you're roaming the streets of Hastings after dark, prepare to be approached by police.

A Featherston artist is transforming two Wellington parks into a huge piece of art.

A Bay of Plenty student has won first prize in the Enspire Youth Video Challenge awards. Check out her winning entry here.

This town has been named 'New Zealand's Favourite Place to Cycle'.

And finally in Hamilton, these baby tigers need your help.