OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Are you 'almost alcoholic'?Some experts claim that there may be an entire spectrum of possibilities that lie between the non-alcoholic and the alcoholic state.09 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandAlcohol helps kill one in 20 - studyAlcohol causes more than one in 20 deaths of New Zealanders aged under 80, new University of Otago research suggests.15 Jul 12:03 AM
New ZealandMajor alcohol reforms pass into lawMajor alcohol reforms have been passed in Parliament this evening, concluding a four-year debate over drinking laws in New Zealand.11 Dec 06:34 AM
New ZealandCheers! Now drink responsiblyA project designed to encourage New Zealanders to drink responsibly has been launched, but has been met with suspicion by alcohol health advocates.21 Nov 06:42 PM
New ZealandChild alcohol abuse up nearly 20pcChildren as young as nine are among hundreds under 16 being treated by specialist clinics for alcoholics and drug addicts in greater Auckland. One-hundred and ninety were treated last year, and that's the tip of the iceberg.27 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt supports legalised drunk driving, says trustAlcohol Healthwatch has told the Government it is supporting "legalised drunk driving" by delaying moves to lower the drink driving limit.28 Oct 03:26 AM
New ZealandNo booze or you will be fined, teen drivers toldA "zero-tolerance" policy will fine teenage drivers $200 and 50 demerit points if they have any alcohol at all in their system.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandSailor escapes alcohol chargeA British sailor charged on Anzac Day with having excess breath alcohol twice the drink-driving limit escaped prosecution after high level intervention. 21 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrink driving: why the law must changeA shock Herald test saw a member of staff able to down nine beers before hitting the legal drink drive limit.30 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoff calls for select committee on drink-drive limitA decision on lowering the drink-drive limit should go to a select committee so the public can have a say, Labour leader Phil Goff says.26 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandOutcry as drink-drive limit is retainedThe Govt's decision to shelve plans to lower the drink-driving limit for adults and instead do more research has been attacked as gutless.26 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMothers driven to drinkMore women are drinking because of stressful lives, according to a new study.24 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver, 70, kills new dadA small community is reeling from the death of a popular teacher and new father mown down by a 70-year-old allegedly "blotto" from drink.19 Sep 04:00 PM
