Dunedin woman fined after drinking wine before Tinder date

Friday 22 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 10:50am

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A 31-year-old woman was issued a ticket after being stopped at an alcohol checkpoint in Musselburgh Rise on Thursday night. She reportedly consumed wine to ease nerves before a Tinder date and recorded a breath alcohol reading of 348 micrograms.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 22 Aug 2025, 10:30am

   'Nervous wines': Tipsy driver had Tinder jitters (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 22 Aug 2025, 10:50am

   Pre-Tinder ‘nervous wines’ explanation given to police at drink driving checkpoint (opens in new tab)