New ZealandRestrictions on Good Friday, Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone by weekendThe change would only apply to on-licence venues already open on those days.31 Mar 10:15 PM
PremiumLifestyleI'm a longevity doctor. This is why I'll never give up alcoholTelegraph: Fear of alcohol can be more harmful than moderate use.07 Mar 11:37 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch driver fined $600 for 'extremely loud exhaust'The 56-year-old man is also now facing a third drink-driving charge in court.06 Mar 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Very serious mistake': Alcohol Healthwatch ‘horrified’ after beer mislabelled alcohol-free05 Mar 04:54 AM
PremiumRetailKiwis turn away from beer and wine as alcohol consumption hits all-time low25 Feb 04:00 AM
WellingtonPolice involved after women complain about public servant's post-Christmas party conduct14 Jan 02:45 AM
PremiumLifestyleDry or Damp January: Why even a short break from booze can boost your health28 Dec 01:01 AM
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 ZealandMore than 100 police under investigation over falsified breath testsThe review found more than 30,000 roadside breath tests were wrongly logged.31 Oct 05:17 AM
New ZealandWoman now living in 'state of survival mode' after partner's meth-fuelled attackHe head-butted her, slammed her hand in a car door then kicked her with steel-cap boots.29 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDrink-driver kills elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from the roadAnthony Wood died when hit by a driver with 4x the legal alcohol limit in his blood.16 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Being hungover in the office is a sign of good work ethicOPINION: Drinking with colleagues is not a menace to productivity.13 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandPoor judgement and alcohol to blame in fatal off-road crash, coroner findsThe driver was nearly three times over the adult blood-alcohol limit.13 Oct 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe worst ages to drink alcohol, according to scienceOver 65s face higher stroke risk as alcohol drives up blood pressure levels.11 Oct 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Young drinkers still at risk from NZ's booze cultureOPINION: Alcohol-related violent crime is down but booze culture is still a problem. 06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHastings bars to close an hour earlier than NapierAnd supermarkets in Hastings can now sell alcohol only between 9am and 9pm.06 Oct 02:42 AM
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
