Crime'I’m not that guy to rape someone': Suspect's police interview played at gang rape trialHe said he remembered very little about the incident due to his inexperience with alcohol.22 Feb 10:08 PM
EntertainmentThe Walsh Sisters: Marian Keyes on addiction, sexism and writing womenKeyes, now 62 and sober for three decades, says addiction never feels like a choice.22 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandSchool bus driver stood down for allegedly drinking on the jobA parent claims they found an empty can and two full beers in the bus.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHis friends wanted him to sober up before driving. Less than an hour later, he was dead10 Feb 07:00 PM
AucklandCrash family fundraiser tops $1000 as social media backlash grows over driver claimsPolice say the alleged driver blew zero for alcohol after the crash.09 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDB Breweries boss on changing drinking habitsPeter Hart, managing director of DB Breweries, speaks to Tom Raynel about the alcohol industry, shifting consumer habits and his time overseas. Video \ Jason DordayWatch08 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘Insider with an outsider’s perspective’: New DB chief maps out beer’s next eraHart returns to DB after 26 years overseas with Heineken and his own firm.08 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs red wine better for you than white? The answer may surprise youWashington Post: What you need to know about red versus white in terms of health benefits.07 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI was often too drunk to collect my kids from school - and then my husband threatened to leaveTelegraph: A mum's secret addiction and the fight to get sober.06 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAll the benefits of having a G&T over a glass of wineTelegraph: We know alcohol isn’t good for us – but a G&T could be the tipple to go to.05 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Bourbon in wine barrels - US-made spirit gets a Hawke’s Bay twistZach Gustafson wants to remove the 'negative connotation' around bourbon in NZ.04 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe anatomy of a middle-aged hangover: What booze does to your brain, body and skinExperts say ageing bodies clear alcohol more slowly, prolonging its impact.27 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Some black and white advice for not getting too boozy this summerOPINION: Stats show we're getting more sober as a nation - and that's a good thing.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrink spiking fears on the rise: 'Everyone seems to know someone'Young victims speak about their experiences while on the town in Christchurch.22 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldCycling while drunk: Nearly 900 people in Japan had their driver's licences suspendedCycling at or above a blood alcohol level is an offence. It can impact driving licences.11 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk, speeding teen driver crashed after mistakenly thinking police were chasing herA coroner has found Tielyr Ayrton's death was avoidable.09 Dec 04:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat a nightcap does to your sleepTelegraph: A tot of whiskey before bed can leave you feeling less refreshed.09 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe 10 office Christmas party characters: Which personality are you?Telegraph: The 10 people you're almost guaranteed to encouter at your work Christmas bash.04 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs it OK to binge drink occasionally?New York Times: Experts on whether a night or two of indulgence is really that bad.04 Dec 05:00 PM
Travel newsHow do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked itParrotdog’s Dash-hound IPA has been designed specifically for Air NZ's in-flight menu.22 Nov 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe surprising new use for GLP-1s: Alcohol and drug addictionWashington Post: Weight-loss drugs may be a tool to help reduce drug and alcohol cravings.19 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Jarvie: How to hold a safe staff Christmas partyOPINION: Employers must know their responsibilities when alcohol is involved.16 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHeavy drinking is tied to worse strokes, study findsNew York Times: New research examined the link between alcohol and brain bleeds.07 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat a month without alcohol really did for my healthTelegraph: Quitting drinking brought me better sleep, more confidence and an energy boost.04 Nov 05:00 AM
World'She was completely intoxicated': Family sues cruise giant over mum's fatal fallThe lawsuit says the crew ignored signs she was visibly intoxicated.02 Nov 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Gutted': Six-week curfew handed down to driver responsible for fatal Crate Day crashA judge said Ashley Wilson’s ‘foolish risk-taking’ driving killed James Wyatt.25 Oct 04:00 AM
Crime‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limitThe 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.24 Oct 03:00 AM