Early-morning drink-drivers nabbed outside primary school, one had kids in car
Auckland police are disappointed with the offending, saying 'don't risk your life'.
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Addiction counsellor escapes conviction for drink driving
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Government to change law so bars can open for Rugby World Cup
Similar amendments were made for the 2015 and 2019 tournaments.
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Dunedin woman caught driving while six times over the legal limit
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Bottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh conviction
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NZ sanctions heavily drain Russian vodka imports
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