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Should alcohol be banned on flights?

A brawl on a Ryanair flight has prompted travellers to call for an in-flight alcohol ban.

'Concerns': Alcohol companies give uni students free booze in exchange for social media shout-outs

One company allegedly provided a student party with over 100 litres of free alcohol.

Son who 'manipulated and exploited' dementia-suffering mum jailed for $180k theft

The building project manager also punched an elderly man in the face.

Aussie PM rules out alcohol tests for MPs after Barnaby Joyce seen writhing on ground on street

Australian PM has dismissed the notion of random alcohol testing for MPs.

Victory House: A rehab facility that reforms convicts through faith

'My time spent in the house taught me to be a better human being.'

Why is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?

Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.

'Sickening gym cult': Tory Whanau's bid to be healthy after turbulent year

After vowing to give up alcohol, the mayor is focused on a lifestyle reset.

Can you really be allergic to alcohol?

The age-old question has finally been answered.

Waterbeds, wine coolers and wool bathing shorts: What Consumers Price Index tells us about our past

The CPI has been around for more than 100 years, so is a window to our past.

‘Abstinence isn’t realistic’: Man with 12th drink driving conviction facing long dry spell

Judge Stephen Clark told Anthony Salmon he's a danger to himself and others on the road.

OPINION: It’s time for politicians to shake off big alcohol’s spell

OPINION: Restrictions, not education, is the way to reduce alcohol harm

The Power List: Ranking NZ's booze barons and top liquor retailers

With the industry facing further reform, the liquor barons are jostling for position.

Quiet seaside village fights off plans for Super Liquor store next to school

Liquor firm feels seaside community would have benefited from having the bottle store.

Dunedin students ‘better off’ under new alcohol Bill, Hospitality NZ disappointed

There are claims the Bill threatens the livelihoods of those in the hospitality industry.

Craft breweries: Alcohol excise hikes ‘a slap in the face’

Independent craft breweries around the country say excise hikes are squeezing businesses.

Commissioner Coster: So many liquor stores scattered in communities like corner dairies

Booze and meth keep police on the hop in South Auckland.

‘Accidental’ death of Rolling Stones guitarist called into question

Brian Jones was found dead in a swimming pool in 1969 - questions around his death linger.

Sasha Borissenko: Liquor sales decision increases heat on supermarkets

Analysis: Top court had little trouble distilling views on damage from 11pm booze sales.