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.