WorldDrunk raccoon found passed out in US liquor store The animal ransacked shelves and drank from smashed bottles of scotch and whiskey. 03 Dec 08:29 PM
New Zealand‘The smallest in the world’: Couple’s handcrafted gin finds home in NorthlandThe Mangapai distillery has won two trophies and 11 gold medals worldwide.22 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlashPolice and health officials told a hearing that late-night sales fuelled alcohol harm.13 Nov 03:25 AM
New ZealandWoman now living in 'state of survival mode' after partner's meth-fuelled attack29 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDrink-driver kills elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from the road16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailNZ’s largest liquor store retailer reveals 2025 revenue, profitsThe Australian-owned business has roughly 370 franchised shops in New Zealand.03 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhangaparāoa gastropub loses licence after noise battle with neighboursThe venue has received multiple abatement notices and environmental fines.29 Sep 06:19 AM
LifestyleCouncil probes alleged DFS alcohol sale breach over $4.40 wineAuckland Council says discounts above 25% advertised off-site breach the law.24 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand538 votes to 2: The little South Island town fighting against a drive-through liquor storeLake Hāwea, home to about 2300 people, currently has no dedicated liquor store.24 Sep 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCalifornia judge gets 35 years to life for fatally shooting his wifePolice later found 48 firearms and 26,000 rounds of ammunition at his home.18 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandWinery’s after-work sampling session ends in tragedy as young staff member dies in crashDaniel Oyaga died in a high-speed crash in 2022 after finishing work at a Tasman winery.10 Sep 07:20 PM
WorldConcreting boss struggles to find staff, cites substance abuse issuesOnline debate sparked over pay and work ethic of young tradies.30 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandAssociate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reveals raft of alcohol law changesThe Government is proposing several changes to the laws governing the sale and supply of alcohol, including making it easier to allow bars to open during major sporting events.Watch28 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandRepeat drink driver who killed 4yo son in crash to be released after two years prison Parole Board: 'You are way past the point of simply having a drinking problem'.26 Aug 02:41 AM
New Zealand'No special treatment': Health officials defend alcohol industry meetingsAlcohol lobbyists urged against raising taxes or cutting sponsorship.19 Aug 08:04 PM
New Zealand'Staggeringly poor': Police shocked after stores caught selling alcohol to minorPolice 'genuinely shocked' that eight of 11 stores sold alcohol to an underage teen.12 Aug 01:32 AM
Herald NOWIsrael wants full conquest of Gaza and debate over sale of alcoholNicole McKee and Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge to discuss Gaza, sale of alcohol and the Government ‘removing obstacles’ to fisheries.Watch05 Aug 07:50 PM
New ZealandLeaked paper reveals Govt's alcohol reform U-turnMinister McKee expressed disappointment over the leaked Cabinet paper.05 Aug 06:35 PM
New ZealandDunedin pub hit with booze ban after 'premium ham' and lawnmower giveaway promotionA Christmas drinks promo has landed The Kensington in Dunedin a brief alcohol suspension.04 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandAuckland supermarkets and liquor stores under fire for selling high-strength beersThe products are being sold as singles and range from 7% to 16% ABV.24 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandVilla Maria adds cancer warnings to wines sold in IrelandLabels state there’s a direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers.17 Jul 07:05 PM
New Zealand'I was going through a lot': Security guard who assaulted Uber driver keeps licenceLeon Saufoi assaulted a driver who refused to transport him and his drunk mates.15 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Couldn't even walk': Hospo staff foil legless drunk driver who blew six times legal limitPolice are praising quick-thinking staff who hatched a plan to stop the man driving off. 04 Jul 07:20 AM
New ZealandHealth Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobbyAlcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.29 Jun 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan's death after surgery: Private hospital changes policy over prescribing alcoholThe late TV producer's fiancée claims prescription “far out of touch with best practice”.27 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldHemp bevs: US states crack down on cannabis drink crazeStates are banning intoxicating cannabis drinks due to rising popularity.18 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis demand harsher penalties for drink-drivers, survey showsFifty-nine per cent want heavier fines for drunk and disorderly behaviour.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Really nasty substance': Why no type of alcohol is safeNew York Times: Are any types of alcohol less risky than others?29 May 06:00 AM
