A two day operation last week caught 45 people either talking on their mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt while driving.

Police say not wearing a seat belt is just stupidity.

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Other Lower South Island News

24 Apr: Otago University students are being urged to secure properties from thieves

22 Apr: Otago University researchers are pushing for more drug checking services in Aotearoa

20 Apr: A serious single-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 6 in lower Buller Gorge

17 Apr: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man after an alleged car-jacking in Oamaru last night

16 Apr: Southland remain the only winless side in the National Basketball League after a 100-75 home loss to Wellington

16 Apr: Fears an Otago town's water supply could be affected, if a bypass isn't formed in the Phoenix Dam

03 Apr: The return of Warbirds over Wanaka is expected to boost the tourist town by 40-million dollars

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Law and Order:
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an alleged homicide in Hawera on Monday 18:37

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Law and Order:
Otago University students are being urged to secure properties from thieves 18:07

Entertainment:
King Charles is keen to attend Royal Ascot this summer to "honour the late Queen's memory" 18:03

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Luke Bryan fell over on stage after slipping on a fan's mobile phone on Saturday (20.04.24) night. 17:33

International:
The growing awareness of the impact and importance of Gurkha and Sikh troops during World War I 17:27

Business:
New Zealand has achieved its first trading surplus since last May 17:27

Entertainment:
Eminem is celebrating 16 years sober 17:03

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Law and Order:
A 35 year old man has been arrested after a string of cash burglaries at Auckland laundromats, with allegedly thousands of dollars taken 16:57

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