NZ@Noon: Police deliver emergency toastie

The woman who had her toastie delivered to her home by police hadn't eaten in three days. Photo / File, Thinkstock

Stories making headlines around the regions today include an enthusiastic police patrol who delivered a toastie to an elderly woman and a historical whodunit.

The long arm of the law stretched far this week after an elderly Wanganui woman had a toastie delivered to her home by police.

An American historian is hoping that Kiwis can help him to discover who shot this vintage footage of New Zealand in the 1940s which was discovered at a garage sale in California.

Watch some of the amazing footage here:

A golf pro, who had allegedly been involved in unlawful activity, was caught while trying to flee the country.

Meanwhile, one of Tauranga's oldest, 'worldly' residents is being farewelled this weekend after she passed away at the impressive age of 106.

Hundreds, including Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia, paid tribute yesterday to a woman who dedicated her life to helping others.

And finally, this Mount Maunganui band claimed the title of Best Gospel Album of the Year at last night's Vodafone Music Awards.