Text-driving death: Son's warning as cellphone-car fines soar today
But those who have been the victim of driver distraction say it's not enough.
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Hamilton murder: Accused, 18, remanded for psychiatric assessment
The 18-year-old was remanded in custody without plea for a psychiatric report.
Cambridge man charged with murder following death of 43-year-old man
Police at Cambridge property after reports of assault in Hamilton.
Pacific Aerospace sold to Kiwi business couple
Buyers making no promises about future but see no reason company can't be rebuilt.
One dead after car smashes through iron gates, into parked cars
The police serious crash unit is continuing to investigate the accident.
'I lost my family': Former P addict's return from the brink
Pauline Tai is now three years clean - and is supporting others in their recovery.
Former All Black Zac Guildford revealed as sportsman who punched woman
The punch was a "savage blow", the sentencing judge said.
Bodie's battle: Toddler's road to recovery after being struck by car
Hayley Hamilton instantly dropped her dog lead and phone as her son flew through the air.
Two Māori wards in place next year if community and council in favour
Council does U-turn on decision to delay possibility of Māori wards another three years.
Pacific Aerospace owes creditors at least $42m
No progress on shareholder recapitalisation talks as sale process continues.
City councillor and ex Silver Fern battling health issues
Former netballer Margaret Forsyth is on a month's leave to focus on her health challenges.
Let's make diverse workplaces so normal we don't even talk about it
'I've seen almost a halo effect of empathy that develops among the teammates.'
Police cordon Hamilton property after shots fired at house
Suburb of Maeroa woken up by gunshots early this morning.
Watch: A dozen youths in custody after Hamilton street brawl
Police received reports of 'mass disorder' in Hamilton Central this afternoon.
Hamilton baby death: Dog owner hoping police will drop prosecution
The accused's lawyer entered a not guilty plea to the charge on his behalf.
Hamilton council to revisit Māori wards decision
Mayor says she understands how hurt and frustrated some were by last week's decision.
Police continue investigation into unexplained Remuera death
A post-mortem is to be carried out today on the person who died in Remuera yesterday.
Hamilton - Auckland commuter train arrives right on time
The new Te Huia service arrived at Papakura station on schedule.
Police officer suffers skull fracture in baseball bat assault
Two officers were taken to hospital after the incident at a routine Hamilton traffic stop.
Police investigating unexplained death in Hamilton
Police are at the scene of a death in Seddon Rd, in Hamilton, this morning.
Baseball bat assault - two police officers taken to hospital
The officers were taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Pair charged with impersonating a police officer
Pair charged with pretending to be police officers to get someone's mobile phone.
'The year that literature died': School dumps Shakespeare, replaces with magazines
Reviewer suggested students focus on texts that were simpler and more appealing.
Opposition mounting on Watercare's Waikato River plan
Southgate, also Hamilton mayor, has been a vocal opponent of the application.
Auckland to Hamilton train ready to leave the station
Te Huia service connecting Hamilton and Auckland ready to roll in early April.
Petition trying to dump colonial street names builds support
"These names need to be removed. They depict atrocities that happened to our people."
Waitakaruru Arboretum is Waikato's secret outdoor gem
Seeds of Renewal offers workshops, and talks around trees, seeds, plants and gardening.
Skydiving tragedy: Principal pays tribute to 'hard-working young man'
Skydiver's former high school offers to make his funeral a 'fitting memorial' for him.
Air NZ refuses boarding to woman with Tourette syndrome
Air NZ has apologised after the woman was in tears trying to fly home for her birthday.
Hamilton opposes Auckland bid for Waikato water
Hamilton says "we have to put our city first".
Failed suicide pact: Elderly man admits attempted murder of wife
The man tried on more than one occasion to take his and wife's life.
Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death
Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.
Man, 42, charged after death in Morrinsville
No one else is being sought in connection with the man's death.