NZ@Noon: Moa-bone trades and local heroes

Wanganui man Dr Mike Dickison is fighting to make Moa bone trading illegal.

Moa-bone traders and community heroes are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

Who knew there was a market for Moa bones? A Wanganui expert is fighting for its extinction.

Community heroes in Rotorua have raised over $30k in a week to support the families of two crash victims.

Despite scorching temperatures around the country, it's still not quite summer in the Hawke's Bay.

A little boy who drowned at a Northland beach had a "beautiful heart" and "big smile".

More tragedy in the water. A 'vibrant and energetic' girl who drowned in a tragic accident in Coromandel has been remembered by her family.

And finally, much to her delight, the good Samaritans who rescued a 78-year-old woman in Masterton have been found.