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  •   Home > News > Education

    A 36-year-old woman has been arrested accused of dropping her kids at school while drunk

    A 36-year-old woman has been arrested accused of dropping her kids at school while drunk


    Two detectives alerted by another driver, spotted the woman driving dangerously yesterday morning on State Highway 3 near Whangaehu.

    Police say she blew 3.5 times the legal alcohol limit - and is due in Whanganui District Court today.

    Sergeant Colin Wright says a referral's been made for support with alcohol and drug issues.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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