New ZealandParents ask for answers over son's fatal bingeAuckland mayor John Banks' son was among a group of young people who "egged on" schoolmate James Webster to keep drinking. 31 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrink age: where our MPs standOnly drinkers aged 20 and older will be able to buy alcohol at bottle stores, dairies and supermarkets after MPs vote, a poll suggests.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNumber of repeat drink-drivers on the upThe number of NZ recidivist drink-drivers has risen steadily over the past three years, with more than 4000 prosecuted already this year.28 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandVeteran, 80, fined for moonshine operationAn 80-year-old returned serviceman who sold home-made alcohol from his garage in Hastings was today fined $1200 and placed under community supervision.25 Aug 12:01 AM
New ZealandAustralia 'should follow NZ on alcohol' - expertAn Australian expert says NZ alcohol reforms don't go far enough to curbing the binge drinking culture of both nations - but it's a start.24 Aug 05:21 AM
New ZealandLiquor law changes - readers reactThere has been mixed reaction to the Government's proposed changes to liquor laws, but most <i>Herald</i> readers say more needs to be done.24 Aug 02:47 AM
Small BusinessAlcohol clampdown unfairly targets dairies, owners sayDairy owners say they should have the same rights as supermarkets when it comes to selling alcohol.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMum and Dad to decide if young Johnny gets boozeUnder-18s wanting to drink at a private party will need their parents' permission and the host will need to police the level of drunkenness.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLiquor law changes aimed at youthA raft of proposed changes to liquor laws are aiming to reduce harm to young people while leaving "responsible NZers" free to make their own decisions about the way they drink.23 Aug 06:20 AM
New ZealandLiquor reforms like 'treating cancer with aspirin'An alcohol watchdog says a raft of liquor law changes don't go far enough in curbing NZ's crisis with alcohol.23 Aug 04:12 AM
New ZealandLatest updates: Alcohol law announcementsWe bring you the latest developments on the alcohol law reform package the Government has adopted.23 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandKey confirms parental consent law changePeople will not be allowed to supply other people's kids with alcohol in a private home without consent under liquor law changes to be announced today.22 Aug 10:19 PM
OpinionWill the alcohol law changes have an effect on NZ drinking culture?Read what others think about the Govt's liquor law reforms and tell us what you think.22 Aug 08:14 PM
Opinion<i>Jenna Raeburn: </i>Drinking age hike discriminatoryA raise in the drinking age would be ineffective and counterproductive, and discriminate unfairly against young people.22 Aug 07:44 PM
