NZ@Noon: Surprise sharks and a broken hip

The Tauranga Land Based Fishing group said the "surprise" shark was spotted just off Papamoa yesterday afternoon. Photo: Tauranga Land Based Fishing / Facebook

Blue shark surprises in Northland and Papamoa and a bolt that caused a broken hip in the Far North are just two of the stories making headlines around the regions today.

A blue shark has been nabbed off the coast of Papamoa beach by this "thrilled" angler. But not everyone is so excited - fishers and bathers at Parua Bay in Northland are being warned to keep an eye out for this same lurking predator in shallow waters.

A bolt out of the blue led to a broken hip for this woman in Kaitaia - and her husband is not happy.

Rough sleepers, volunteers, councillors and even Santa got the chance to break bread together for Christmas thanks to these two people in Hawke's Bay.

A Rotorua Maori food takeaway business is proving a hit around the country.

A Wairarapa MP is refusing to be swayed by jibes from his rival.

And finally, a former Whanganui beauty queen is aiming for the biggest glittering crown of them all.