61 people have been caught over the limit in the Nelson Bay area, in a month.

Tasman Road Policing Manager Inspector Hamish Chapman is disappointed and appalled, and says it's lucky it didn't result in more serious consequences.

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13 Aug: A man at the centre of a hostage situation at a property in Nelson yesterday, has had his identity suppressed - as he faces charges including kidnap, firearm use, and threatening to kill

25 Jul: A Kaikoura three-year old's death has been blamed on systemic and individual failures, and treatment below expectations

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