The son of a prominent New Zealand leader has been given name suppression after appearing in court on a drink driving charge.
The 18-year-old was charged with driving on October 20 with a breath alcohol reading of 761mcg per litre of breath. The legal limit for under 20s is zero.The adult limit is 400mcg.
The case was transferred to Auckland District Court from a provincial court for an appearance on November 8, when name suppression was granted by a community magistrate.
Newstalk ZB reported that the consequences for the teen's father were given as grounds for suppression.
The interim orders will be reconsidered at the man's next appearance.
