NZ@Noon: Prison van scare and Caitlyn criticism

Wanganui's Tyra Ratima knew from birth exactly who she was. Photo / Stuart Munro

Stories making headlines around the regions today include a prison van security scare and a Wanganui local unimpressed with Caitlyn Jenner.

A prison van carrying prisoners caused a security scare in the Hawke's Bay yesterday.

Bruce Jenner - now Caitlyn Jenner - has failed to impress this Wanganui local who wants to know 'what has taken her so long'?

This Bay of Plenty cabbie has finally found happiness after tragedy involving his wife and daughter.

Mad grab - this Rotorua woman has showed her impressive shopping skills.

Tomorrow, Moerewa emergency services are gearing up for a disastrous day.

This Masterton bar has been caught by police selling alcohol to minors.

A Hamilton charitable organisation says homeware trucks with over-priced products are targeting poorer areas.

The finalists in the Young Maori Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year awards competition turned the evening into a ladies' night.

And finally, this Masterton man has baffled the council with the disappearance of 'Pekinese dogs' which he previously claimed were working dogs.