Entertainment'Parents beware': Calls for investigation into Logan Paul's energy drinkThe caffeine content prompted bans from some schools in the United Kingdom and Australia.09 Jul 06:52 PM
New ZealandFocus: More people turning to alcohol-free drinksAn Otago University study has revealed alcohol to be the most harmful drug in New Zealand, but Kiwi's drinking habits may be changing. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Jul 12:17 AM
New ZealandThe world’s oldest single malt whisky: Macallan's 'The Reach'Macallan's 'The Reach' was laid down in the dark days of WW2 and worth hundreds of thousands. Video / Daniel HutchinsonWatch03 Jul 10:09 PM
New ZealandPolice concerned about drink-drivers after testing blitz reveals 16 motorists over limit'Expect to see us anywhere, anytime,' say cops as they send a warning to drink-drivers.03 Jul 05:54 AM
Lifestyle‘I’m an alcoholic in recovery and I’ve realised booze isn’t the problem – it’s me’OPINION: There is something priggish and puritanical about decrying all use of alcohol.12 Jun 08:43 PM
New ZealandBottled up: Teens drinking less and staying home more'I've got better things to do than party,' one student said.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Liquor sales decision increases heat on supermarketsAnalysis: Top court had little trouble distilling views on damage from 11pm booze sales.14 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailA ‘phew’ not a ‘woohoo’ for campaigners after long, costly liquor sales disputeAn MP says her community has been 'stymied' in an expensive, ridiculous court saga.05 May 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhy drinks giant Coca-Cola is buying up Mt Wellington homes to demolishUS giant clears way for expansion of its Auckland headquarters.02 May 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwis shopping less but travelling and partying moreKiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.12 Apr 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLiquor giant acquires North Island hospitality groupA multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.05 Apr 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessKiwi food-tech venture serving up edible cupsLeakproofs cups for drinking out of, and then eating.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stupid decision': Anaesthetist technician lied about drink-driving conviction'I have made mistakes but I’m not a bad person'.23 Mar 12:14 AM
New ZealandWoman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slateA mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.21 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandHipkins' big day, emergency housing in crisis & vodka slows to a trickle | Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 January, 2023 A historic changing of the guard in Wellington today, the longest temp accommodation stays for Kiwi kids revealed and why Unis are booking up plane seats in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jan 04:44 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ sanctions heavily drain Russian vodka importsNational wants law to avoid NZ becoming 'safe haven' for dodgy money.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTunnel crash injures seven, FIFA continues threats & deadly earthquake in Indonesia | Focus Morning Bulletin 22 November, 2022Wrong-way motorway collision, big changes on the horizon for L&P and deadly earthquake rocks Indonesia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Nov 04:40 PM
LifestyleFocus: Putting alcohol-free drinks to the taste testWith AF Drinks founder Lisa King now opening a permanent Ponsonby location following the success of her pop-up, NZ Herald's Cheree Kinnear puts the range of alcohol-free drinks to the taste test as the festive season kicks off. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Nov 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentenceThe drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver who killed caught againVictim's brother describes latest drinking episode 'bloody ridiculous... pure stupidity."15 Sep 06:39 PM
New ZealandFour times the limit: Driver's high breath-alcohol reading disappoints policeWellington police surprised at the results of breath-alcohol testing at the weekend.05 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandJudge says drink-driver's case a rare exception to those normally resulting in prisonJudge accepts drink driver a good person who made a "terrible, terrible" decision to drive17 Aug 10:46 PM