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‘Massive problem’: Man five times over limit drank bottle of vodka then ‘went for a drive’

The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.

‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with him

He was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.

Councillor on 8am hedge trimmer errand caught drink-driving for fourth time

Anna Park was drunk at the wheel at 8am.

‘Bare chested, looking for a fight’: Murderer’s bus stop rampage

One survivor was beaten so severely he thought he'd been hit by a bus.

Rugby club loses licence after patron’s drunk driving kills young mum

Cass Maguire's father said the club and others were responsible for his daughter's death.

Security guard beat his partner in public after late-night row in Wellington

Members of the public provided evidence that helped secure a conviction.

‘It is so wrong’: Drunk driver gets home detention for crash that killed fashion designer

Fashion designer Samantha Williams was killed by drink driver Jake Hamlin.

Six ways alcohol can affect your gut

New York Times: If you have these common digestive symptoms, drinking less may help.

‘I nearly died’: Broadcaster Pam Corkery on battling back from alcohol addiction

'My children said, ‘Mum, this is not funny’ and I'd said, ‘I'll stop now’. I was lying.'

‘Too long’: Liquor licence woes halt supermarket plan in Northland

The tenants of a proposed supermarket backed out after objections to the liquor licence.

Sober celebrations: How to get a party buzz even when you’re not drinking

New York Times: Tips for sober socialising this summer.

I practically lived at the pub, but giving up beer saved my life

Telegraph: What a year without beer really does to your body.

Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement

New Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.

Giving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehab

Sarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.

The new bar habit driving pubs nuts

Pubs are telling customers not to queue, saying it's 'foreign, unnecessary and bizarre'.

Sober in your 20s: Why some young Kiwis are saying no to alcohol

What it's like to quit alcohol in a country with a culture of binge drinking.