Woman seen 'swigging wine' behind the wheel denies charges in court
The woman was on a zero-alcohol restriction at the time she was stopped by police.
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Snow wonder! Brace for more wintry weather
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She felt unsafe, and insisted on getting out of the car
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Your weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts
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Underaged girls paid cash, booze for sex
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