RugbyKiwis league star Brandon Smith: My 'party boy' days are overSmith has now been alcohol-free for 105 days and has resumed full training.22 Jan 03:02 AM
PremiumLifestyleDry or Damp January: Why even a short break from booze can boost your healthA review of 16 studies found even one month off alcohol boosts health.28 Dec 01:01 AM
PremiumLifestyleWhy fat jabs could help you give up alcoholSome patients report a reduced desire to drink and feeling dizzy after drinking.27 Dec 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat drinking alcohol when you’re on statins does to your bodyTelegraph: Statins and alcohol both affect liver enzymes, causing potential issues.16 May 06:00 AM
TravelTravel debate: Should you drink alcohol on flights?The decision about drinking on a plane is a personal one, but here's what to consider.05 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Didn't stand a chance': Grieving family's drink-driving plea as young sisters killed The family of two sisters killed in car crash with alleged drink driver wants justice.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWe asked an oncologist: Is it okay to drink just a little bit of alcohol?As more people choose to drink less, here’s what to know about the research on alcohol.30 Mar 04:00 AM
BusinessKiwis drinking more strong beer, less wineNew stats show rise in popularity of drinks stronger than 5%.25 Feb 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGiving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehabSarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.31 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSober in your 20s: Why some young Kiwis are saying no to alcoholWhat it's like to quit alcohol in a country with a culture of binge drinking.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrom alcohol addict to wellbeing junkie: One Kiwi woman's journey to sobrietyFor Philly Powell, giving up drinking has been 'the best decision of my life'.24 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandFormer All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photosA judge said it was psychological abuse but the offender's moral culpability was limited.20 Dec 02:13 AM
KahuCouncil's alcohol policy targets harm in 23 high-crime suburbsHealth advocates praise Auckland's new policy, aiming to curb alcohol-related harm.09 Dec 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe alcoholic drinks making you anxious – and what to have insteadTelegraph: When it comes to the post-booze jitters, not all alcohol is equal.06 Dec 01:00 AM
SportRugby stars not instructed to seek name suppression, says RPA chiefSevu Reece admits wilful damage charge, granted discharge; alcohol issues addressed.03 Dec 09:31 PM
Sport'I'm embarrassed and so, so sorry': Sevu Reece sidesteps conviction after Cup Day disgraceA sportsman who admitted taking a car can now be named after his case was determined.02 Dec 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI’d had the perfect childhood – what was it about me that made me an alcoholic?Telegraph: Is addiction down to personality, genetics or trauma, or does it hit randomly?12 Nov 04:30 AM
KahuResearch puts Māori experiences with alcohol harm at the forefront'We just said to them ‘Tell us your stories, you’ve grown up with it, you’ve seen it’.01 Oct 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGiving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehabSarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAnnabel Fenwick Elliott: I took a pill to help fix my drinking problemTelegraph - OPINION: What it's like to take a drug to stop problem drinking.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandClaims alcohol-harm boss told conference he's 'like a battered wife'A person who attended told the Herald they were "horrified" by the comment.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI once dreaded wine bottles clanking in the bin – now I’m over a decade soberTelegraph: After crippling anxiety attacks I knew I had to learn how to cope without it.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow much alcohol should you be drinking in your 50s?Telegraph: Here’s how to know if your alcohol consumption is affecting your health.16 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrom alcohol addict to wellbeing junkie: One Kiwi woman's journey to sobrietyFor Philly Powell, giving up drinking has been 'the best decision of my life'.06 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGiving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehabSarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.28 Jun 11:15 PM
KahuVeteran alcohol harm reduction campaigner’s message for non-Māori organisationsRāwiri Ratū urges non-Māori organisations who receive booze funding to give it back03 Jun 09:27 PM