New ZealandDrinkers at beach spots mar festivitiesDozens of drunk drivers, many with sober passengers, were caught by police near a popular campground despite warnings and a highly visible booze bus.01 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandLiquor policing too harsh - holidaymakersThe policing of a liquor ban in Whangamata has come under fire from holidaymakers who say the zero-tolerance approach is too heavy-handed and lacks common sense.31 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentLindsay Lohan given alcohol class deadlineLindsay Lohan has been ordered by a judge to attend alcohol education classes every week.16 Dec 07:34 PM
New ZealandDriver 9 months pregnant nabbed in blitzA drink-driver nine months pregnant was among those caught in a transtasman blitz on alcohol and violence at the weekend.13 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandNZ, Aussie police in booze crime blitz from tonightPolice in New Zealand and Australia are cracking down on alcohol related crime this weekend in the first joint operation between the two countries.11 Dec 05:17 AM
New ZealandBooze blitz: Offenders' day in courtFollowing a south Auckland booze blitz which nabbed 81 alleged drink-drivers on Saturday night, nzherald.co.nz today followed those and other offenders through the courts.07 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandMum with three pre-school kids in car over twice legal limitA mother with three pre-school children in her car produced a breath alcohol reading more than two and a half times the legal limit.07 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice vow to hunt down festive season drink drivers"The number of women [caught] was just amazing. Years ago, it was just men who were dumb enough to drink drive," a road policing manager says.06 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentFears of a clownVanessa Thorpe reports on the extraordinary comeback of comedian Robin Williams, who endured a relapse into alcoholism, a divorce, and heart surgery.02 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandTeen jailed for death of friend in drink-drive crashA teenager whose night of drinking ended with the death of his best friend in a road crash has been jailed for five years. 01 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandCall to raise off-licence buying ageThe age for buying alcohol outside of bars should be raised to minimise harm to children and young people, Children's Commissioner John Angus says.01 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandToddler sleeps on as 4WD hits houseA 35-year-old mother-of-three woken by a loud bang found an alleged drink driver slurring his words after crashing into her daughter's bedroom.01 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandTeen drivers drinking and driving more than ever - policeBooze checks in the greater Auckland area indicate the number of drunk drivers under 20 has risen by 77 per cent compared with three years ago.24 Nov 03:19 AM
