Woman arrested for allegedly driving four times over alcohol limit

Monday 22 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 22 Dec 2025, 4:20pm

A 38-year-old woman was arrested in Gore on Sunday morning after being seen driving erratically. Police pulled her over on Main Street following reports that her vehicle was repeatedly crossing the centre line. Officers say she was nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 22 Dec 2025, 3:26pm

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3. NZ HeraldMon 22 Dec 2025, 4:20pm

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4. RNZMon 22 Dec 2025, 4:20pm

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