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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Lake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated village
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Previous owner buys back chopper firm from Ngāi Tahu Holdings
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Five taken to hospital with sulphur burns after Dunedin incident
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Killer driver had been sentenced on similar charges
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Lake Ohau blaze: Dunedin man 'happy to be at a distance'
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Racecourse cries foul over dog poo
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The return of spring: Temperatures could soar to 12C above average tomorrow
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Dark skies and designer lodges in the Ahuriri Valley
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'Low risk' of reoffending for repeat upskirt filmer
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Otago University pulls back on minority selection changes
Medical school withdraws planned changes on Māori, Pasifika and refugee applicants.
Covid-19: Plan to flush out virus spreaders
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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
'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'