NZ@Noon: Mysterious intruder attacks

Police are looking for a man who assaulted a Cake Stuff employee yesterday afternoon. Photo / Duncan Brown

A "strange" intruder attack in Hastings and a pet killer in Wanganui are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

Months of "strange activity" has come to a head at a Hastings cake shop after a mysterious presence attacked a staff member with a chair.

Is there a pet killer on the loose in Wanganui?

An unmarked police car had its driver's door all but ripped off when it was hit by another vehicle near Kaitaia.

A ring thief has angered a Masterton coach.

An elderly stroke victim at Whangarei hospital was told to travel home by bus while in her nightie.

Bay of Plenty looks to be in for a severe sea lettuce season.

And finally, the iconic Rainbow's End rainbow has continued its journey through New Zealand, stopping in at Rotorua yesterday.