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  •   Home > News > Motoring

    A man has blown five times the legal alcohol limit while driving to Invercargill from Christchurch

    A man has blown five times the legal alcohol limit while driving to Invercargill from Christchurch


    The 31 year old was arrested at late this afternoon after police were told about a vehicle driving dangerously on State Highway one.

    He was stopped on Oamaru's main street.

    Police are reminding the public to be safe and sober on the roads this long weekend.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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