NZ@Noon: Distracted driver and a mass supermarket ban

The supermarket where 13 trespass notices were issued in one day. Photo / John Stone

Stories making headlines around the regions today include a driver caught using a laptop and a mass ban at a Northland supermarket.

Who's driving? The Wairarapa police came across one the 'quirkiest' distracted drivers so far...

A Northland police blitz left thirteen people trespassed from the same supermarket in one day.

The Hawke's Bay pair that was spotted cruising the streets in a pink golf cart might be facing a day in court.

Five Bay of Plenty punters each won a share of the last ever Big Wednesday draw.

A teen musician who regularly busks in central Rotorua will sing for a chance to win $20,000.

One year on, from when 5-year-old Jack Dixon was swept out to sea, a crowd of locals gathered on Mount Maunganui beach for a candlelit vigil.

And finally, a Hamilton brewery has beaten its own awards record. Find out what they had on tap here.