Woman arrested for driving over alcohol limit after school drop-off

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 7 Oct 2025, 4:00pm

A woman was arrested in Whanganui after allegedly being caught driving 3.5 times over the legal alcohol limit. Police say the incident occurred on Monday morning following a school drop-off. The driver was reportedly oblivious to her offence, according to police.

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1. StuffTue 7 Oct 2025, 3:29pm

   Drink driver allegedly caught three times over the limit after school dropoff (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 7 Oct 2025, 3:51pm

   Woman charged with driving 3.5 times over alcohol limit after school dropoff (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 7 Oct 2025, 4:00pm

   Woman caught driving 3.5 times over alcohol limit after school drop-off near Whanganui (opens in new tab)