NZ@Noon: Shaolin monks and free breast milk

Shaolin monks perform at Heretaunga Intermediate school in Hastings. Photo / Paul Taylor

Stories making headlines around the regions today include a group of fighting monks showing off in Hastings and an idea to help mothers through the 1080 formula scare.

Students at Hastings Intermediate School were treated to a special performance by Shaolin Temple monks yesterday.

Northland mums are offering to express their breast milk for formula fed babies following the recent 1080 formula contamination scare.

Wanganui is getting its own piece of Hollywood history.

Do you feel like a good laugh this weekend? Make your way to Rotorua to see the esteemed comedy duo The Laughing Samoans.

Auckland police are investigating a spate of arson attacks carried out since the beginning of 2015 in the eastern part of the city. Can you help?

And finally, this brave girl is shaving off her long hair after loosing both of her parents to cancer.