Drunk firefighter crashed on way to callout
The volunteer firefighter was five times the legal limit when the accident occurred.
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Police informant headed to prison after admitting 5 bank robberies to feed addiction
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‘Socially irresponsible’: TVNZ sorry for airing beer ad during documentary on alcohol harm
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‘Functioning alcoholics’: Aussie couple's admission stuns internet
A couple has made a shocking confession about how much they drink each week.
Kiwi journalist's journey from P addict to climbing Everest
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Kaitāia Hospital health coach easing the anxiety of those seeking help
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BBC under fire over presenter who sent teenager cash for 'explicit' pictures
The unidentified presenter is alleged to have sent more than £35,000 to the then-teenager.
Doctor crashed into motorist after driving drunk on wrong side of the road
He did not check to see if anyone was injured.
Addiction counsellor escapes conviction for drink driving
Days later, he appeared on TV talking about being free from addiction.
Kiwi who had twice-a-day meth habit avoids deportation from Aussie
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'Child exploitation of the grossest kind': Man shared sex abuse images
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'Be careful what you wish for': Matthew Perry's dark side to fame.
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Bottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh conviction
Final warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.
Two more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashed
Court of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.
Man caught with 223g of meth allowed to stay in NZ
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