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Council won't back liquor store appeal

A local board has had to go it alone in appealing against a proposed new liquor store opposite a Mangere school, after the Auckland Council refused to back the appeal.

Alcohol helps kill one in 20 - study

Alcohol causes more than one in 20 deaths of New Zealanders aged under 80, new University of Otago research suggests.

Are we drinking less beer?

Statistics show our beer consumption has dropped significantly. Ahead of this week’s New Zealand Beer Festival, Joanna Mathers wonders if Kiwis are coming to the end of their love affair with beer.

Antidote for alcohol intoxication on the horizon - researchers

A recent scientific discovery could lead to an antidote for alcohol intoxication, researchers believe.

Top lawyer caught drink driving

Top commercial lawyer Colin Carruthers QC has been convicted of drink driving after being caught at more than twice the legal blood alcohol limit.

Major alcohol reforms pass into law

Major alcohol reforms have been passed in Parliament this evening, concluding a four-year debate over drinking laws in New Zealand.

Cheers! Now drink responsibly

A project designed to encourage New Zealanders to drink responsibly has been launched, but has been met with suspicion by alcohol health advocates.

Out to get drunk and 'the faster the better'

Study: Bisexuals resort to binge-drinking

Many young bisexuals resort to binge drinking due to feeling stigmatised and socially excluded, a University of Otago study has found.

Drunken youths in ER at rate of almost one a day

Drunk youths are turning up at Auckland emergency rooms at the rate of almost one a day, says the ADHB.

Mothers driven to drink

More women are drinking because of stressful lives, according to a new study.

School to serve alcohol at next week's ball

Christ's College parents have given written permission for their children to drink alcohol at the school ball, which will have an open bar.

Pubs slammed for cheap drink promotions

Bars around the country could be breaking the law with promotions that encourage binge-drinking.

<i>Campbell Roberts:</i> Is this one business we don't want to grow?

Call to record A&E patients' alcohol use

Alcohol warning labels urged after coroners' web appeals

Health spotlight goes on teenage drinking

Liquor law irony for grocers