New ZealandTwo fighting for lives after crashSpeed, alcohol and driver fatigue all appear to have been contributing factors in a crash on SH1 at Horotiu, north of Hamilton, today that has left two young men fighting for their lives.01 Jan 03:17 AM
New ZealandPolice warn over underage sex, drug usePolice have told parents to keep track of their children after finding a girl, 14, having allegedly drug-fuelled sex near a beach overnight.29 Dec 09:57 PM
Opinion<i>Lindsay Mitchell:</i> Meal-ticket children are hostages to lifestyles of parents26 Dec 04:30 PM
All BlacksRugby: Howlett arrested in Ireland - reportFormer All Blacks star Doug Howlett was arrested by Irish police on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly at his Christmas party night out with his Munster teammates.23 Dec 08:03 PM
SportCricket: Unruly fans face ejection from Eden ParkEden Park Trust is hoping the first large crowd at the stadium since the Four Nations rugby league debacle last month will be well-behaved.21 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessField hospital needed for drunken London corporatesA field hospital has been set up in the heart of London's financial district to treat blind-drunk corporate revellers.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink and drugs deadly mixThe Herald on Sunday's Two Drinks Max campaign, championing a lowering of the drink-drive limits and moderation from drivers, doesn't have universal backing. Rachael Ford from the Candor Trust explains her organisation's views.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen girl dies in alcohol-fuelled road crashAn alcohol-fuelled Auckland road crash early this morning has left a teenage girl dead and three in shock.16 Dec 02:37 AM
New ZealandPolice pull over alleged drink driver, 14A boy, 14, had to be restrained with handcuffs after he was caught allegedly drink driving.12 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandMan breaks police officer's nose in ambulanceAn injured man broke a police officer's nose as the officer tried to help restrain him in an ambulance.09 Dec 09:53 PM
OpinionJames Griffin: Violent night, holy nightAmong the many terrible and tragic headlines appearing in the newspapers of late, one that is not only terrible and tragic but also potentially rather disturbing leapt out at me: "Call for alcohol ban after Xmas concert ends in violence."05 Dec 08:30 PM
