PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the man behind a liquor chain who’s never had a drink of alcoholA Molotov cocktail sparked Big Barrel's rapid expansion.27 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSupermarket caught selling booze to 17yo cops five-day banThe supermarket was caught in a controlled-purchase operation.13 Nov 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Alcohol and sport sponsorship call - will new Govt be game enough?OPINION: Our editorial on tackling alcohol sponsorship of sport and community events.03 Nov 02:08 AM
OpinionOPINION: It’s time for politicians to shake off big alcohol’s spellOPINION: Restrictions, not education, is the way to reduce alcohol harm17 Sep 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessThe Power List: Ranking NZ's booze barons and top liquor retailersWith the industry facing further reform, the liquor barons are jostling for position.01 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandQuiet seaside village fights off plans for Super Liquor store next to schoolLiquor firm feels seaside community would have benefited from having the bottle store.29 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin students ‘better off’ under new alcohol Bill, Hospitality NZ disappointedThere are claims the Bill threatens the livelihoods of those in the hospitality industry.27 Aug 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Alcohol costs, car repairs, Chris v Chris, Government spending, and the All Blacks coachOPINION: Letters on Kane Williamson, zero waste, Stuart Nash, and the City Rail Link.17 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuOpinion: The local alcohol policies were flawed from day oneCommunities must have the mandate to control alcohol sales.12 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuCall for drug policy to include by Māori for Māori approach after report's revelationsNew drug report says Māori are three times more likely to OD than non-Māori.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt cracks down on alcohol industry, councils get more powers to set rulesThe changes will give councils more power to control alcohol sales in their backyard.29 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandCrate Day tragedy: Family forgive man after girl falls off back of his uteJudge Jonathan Krebs has ruled that Joshua Wolland be discharged without conviction.08 Jul 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Really concerning': Auckland bottle shop criticised for initially allowing AfterpayAfterpay for alcohol "getting into the mainstream and that's really, really concerning".08 Jul 01:52 AM
New ZealandExclusive: 501's liquor licence bid declined despite Leo Molloy's support"I am trying to give Moses a second chance," says Molloy.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I wouldn't have been on this planet for much longer': Drink-driver with 40-year history claims sobrietyA repeat drink-driver claims to have ditched the booze and to be enjoying recovery.01 Jul 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new systemThe focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?30 Jun 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Me and the bottle': Confessions of a reformed drink driverReformed drink driver says he never considered anyone else when he got behind wheel drunk.04 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Real dumbos': Lawyer slams his own client over drunken gun chargeWhat do you get if you mix bourbon and coke with guns? A court case.09 Sep 10:16 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Alcoholism risk during lockdown worries researcherAlcohol researcher also criticises "immaturity" of trivialising booze abuse in lockdown.25 Aug 04:33 AM
KahuMāori 'up against it' fighting liquor store licensing in local communitiesMurupara community leader leading a war she says is stacked against her.11 Jul 08:58 PM
Lifestyle'It would scare me': Model's regret over nights out drinkingOlivia Molly Rogers assumed it was normal not to remember large parts of her night.10 Jul 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDry July: Why breaking the grog habit will change your life along the wayDry July has real benefits, particularly if participants don't give up halfway through.10 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI've stopped drinking, why are my friends being weird and pouring me drinks?COMMENT: Practice is key and be gentle if you find it hard to stick to this goal.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne in five Kiwis are drinking at potentially dangerous levelsToo many New Zealanders are drinking dangerously.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWest Auckland liquor stores stop selling spirits during lockdownToo many people were coming from outside West Auckland to buy spirits, trust says.04 Apr 04:55 PM
New ZealandLiquor stores record 1800% spike in business ahead of lockdownAlcohol industry concerned liquor stores could be targeted by looters.24 Mar 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessYoung Kiwis are turning off booze. How DB is respondingBrewing giant is tapping into markets being disrupted by changing consumption habits.11 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelDrunk flight attendant arrested after passing out for entire trip"Pilot wasn't able to communicate with the lone flight attendant and took off anyway."09 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand8000 Kiwis have died prematurely due to hazardous drinkingWatchdog slams the Government for failures to address NZ's hazardous drinking culture.09 Aug 03:08 AM
OpinionEditorial: We're still too keen on 'one for the road'EDITORIAL: We all need to consider modifying our drink-driving attitudes and behaviour.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLight drinkers have lower risk of getting cancer than non-drinkersA few drinks a week could be better for you than not drinking at all, new study suggests.01 Jul 07:54 AM
BusinessNZ drinking harder, more oftenNew Zealanders are drinking stronger beer and more often than they were last year.23 Feb 10:24 PM
LifestyleWhen should you talk to your kids about alcohol?Having the "booze talk" with kids before they take their first sip of alcohol is crucial - and that moment comes earlier than adults might expect.01 Sep 07:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Liquor forum clampdown over the topThe Government has quickly distanced itself from the report of the Ministerial Forum on Alcohol Advertising and Sponsorship.19 Dec 04:00 PM
