A Dunedin driver who "smelled of alcohol" was seen by a member of the public with an open beverage right after crashing into another car, police say. Police were called to the crash in Anzac Ave about 5.30pm on Friday. He went through the drink driving procedure and was arrested, charged with careless driving and failing to stop to ascertain injury. Police were also called to another crash in Great King St, about 7.30pm on Saturday. He was bailed to appear in the Dunedin District Court on Thursday, charged with failing to stop to ascertain injury.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 04, 2026 23:26 UTC