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The incident occurred in Wellington, the country’s capital, shortly after 9 pm local time on Sunday.
Instead, she received an infringement notice related to the breath test.
He expressed sadness for her situation and mentioned her ongoing battle with personal demons.
Transport and Immigration Minister Michael Wood resigned last month for failing to disclose a potential conflict of interest, and Police Minister Stuart Nash was fired in March for sharing confidential information with donors.
Her departure raises concerns about the government’s decision-making and adds to the series of ministerial incidents that have drawn attention in the lead-up to the national elections.