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

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

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

Young man (23) agreed to get help for his alcohol problem after becoming abusive to...

The sentencing occurred this afternoon in the Manukau District Court. Video / Alex Burton