Road workers stop alleged drunk driver with baby on SH29

Tuesday 18 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 18 Feb 2025, 2:33pm

In this story Oranga Tamariki

A roading crew spotted a woman driving the wrong way through roadworks on State Highway 29 near Tauranga on Monday. Police say the woman, who had a baby in the vehicle, was allegedly three times over the legal alcohol limit. The crew kept the driver stationary until police arrived.

How they headlined it

12:47pm2:33pm

1. Waikato Times via StuffTue 18 Feb 2025, 12:47pm

   Road workers help stop drunk driver with baby in car on SH29 (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Feb 2025, 1:00pm

   Road workers stop alleged drunk driver with baby on State Highway 29 near Tauranga (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 18 Feb 2025, 1:02pm

   Road workers help stop alleged drunk driver with baby in car (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 18 Feb 2025, 2:33pm

   Road workers stop alleged drunk driver with baby in car on State Highway 29 (opens in new tab)