A passenger in the vehicle was also under the influence of alcohol.
"Would y'all still be laughing if she had killed someone?"
The Girl's Trip star is grieving the loss of several loved ones - including Bob Saget.
Police say the motorist was a "ticking timebomb to a catastrophic tragedy".
This holiday road toll is 55 percent higher than last year's.
The man's wrists were already being held by other officers when he was struck, and there was no evidence he had a weapon.
National says the decision is "absurd", given many teachers and doctors are still struggling to get residency here.
"We can have two checkpoints operating simultaneously in different locations."
"Many of these are from remote rural communities, and are travelling long distances on open roads."
"Bet that truck driver will be changing his undies when he stops!"
She was allegedly three times over the alcohol limit.
He has been disqualified from driving for six months and made to pay reparations.
He will appear in the Hastings District Court on Wednesday.
Chris Molloy appeared on Police Ten 7 five years ago, but his mugshot remained online.
The man was arrested for assaulting a female in 2018.
The minimum legal age for a learner driver in New Zealand is 16.
The Western Australia-based Kiwi has lost his licence for three months.
Heartbreaking victim impact statements have been heard.
The failure to use the word 'conviction' meant that drivers weren't aware they could be convicted.
Police say after the woman was put in the back seat she took over then took off.