New ZealandBooze law puts local communities in controlLocal communities will set the trading hours for liquor outlets in their areas under plans expected to be announced today.22 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAlcohol expert puts case to MPsThere is compelling evidence that increasing the legal alcohol purchasing age reduces harm and saves lives, a US professor has told MPs.19 Aug 02:08 AM
New ZealandBinge drinking not a youth problem, says expertRaising the alcohol purchase age from 18 to 20 will be a conscience vote for the National Party, but an addiction specialist says either way, it will not change NZ's drinking culture.17 Aug 06:21 AM
WorldMan's arm amputated roadsideA man's arm was amputated on a Sydney road after he was hit by a drunk driver.16 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandKey: Drinking law plans due out soonAn announcement on changes to alcohol legislation is likely in the next few weeks, Prime Minister John Key says.15 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandParents horrified by binge-drinking cultureAmy-Rose Allen, 22, was a beauty show contestant and an alcoholic who fell victim to what her parents described as NZ's "widely accepted" binge-drinking culture.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBig majority for lower alcohol limitAlmost two-thirds of New Zealanders support lowering the drink-driving limit, a survey has revealed.09 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Our approach to booze has been patheticThe health sector is overburdened by those who don't know how to look after themselves or don't give a damn, writes Gareth Morgan.09 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Justin Vaughan</i>: All Black fans shamefulA portion of the NZ contingent were focused on consuming vast quantities of alcohol as rapidly as possible, as well as baiting and abusing Australian spectators.04 Aug 08:31 PM
All BlacksCricket boss lashes drunk All Black fansJustin Vaughan has denounced the behaviour of drunk All Black fans at last weekend's Bledisloe Cup test, saying it was symptomatic of wider alcohol problems.04 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmy battling youth drinking cultureThirty-four soldiers from just one army base have faced drinking-related court charges in the first six months of this year.03 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandPM: I'd only have one wineJohn Key says he wouldn't have more than one wine before driving, but is standing by not yet reducing the alcohol limit.02 Aug 07:06 AM
New Zealand'I want my mum'Matthew Kennedy may one day work out why one of NZ's worst drink drivers was able to get behind the wheel and kill his mum.31 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrink driving: why the law must changeA shock Herald test saw a member of staff able to down nine beers before hitting the legal drink drive limit.30 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSozzled - but legal to driveWe are calling for New Zealanders to sign up to our campaign to drink and drive responsibly. Read one of the stories that sparked the alcohol limit debate.30 Jul 04:00 PM
