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I once dreaded wine bottles clanking in the bin – now I’m over a decade sober

Telegraph: After crippling anxiety attacks I knew I had to learn how to cope without it.

Residents fear more alcohol-related harm if liquor licence approved

The applicant says he would not harm the community and only wishes to be part of it.

'I live in constant fear of death': Fatal crash victim's sister describes ongoing trauma

The repeat drink-driver who killed her brother has now been sent to jail.

Letters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic cops

OPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'

Editorial: The win for local communities in the battle over booze

OPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.

How much alcohol should you be drinking in your 50s?

Telegraph: Here’s how to know if your alcohol consumption is affecting your health.

Mayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'

The driver says a poor decision was made.

Older adults do not benefit from moderate drinking, large study finds

New York Times: New study debunks heart health benefits of light alcohol consumption.

Rugby club applies to renew liquor licence after patron jailed for fatal hit-and-run

Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'

The NZ wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy

This revered wine region produces pinot noir considered among the finest in the world.

Cancer deaths are down, so why does cancer scare us so much?

Cancerphobia is as strong as ever, experts say, even as mortality falls.

Auckland truck driver found seven times over alcohol limit: 'Scraping the wall'

The driver was described to be struggling to stay in his lane.

Dry July begins: How we can curb alcohol harm in New Zealand

Reform could be on the cards as the Government reveals five new health targets.

Dry July: 7 stories to help change your relationship with alcohol

Expert advice and real-life reads to help inspire your Dry July.

How long does it really take to sober up?

Gareth Davies attempted to sober up after binge drinking with an alcohol monitor attached.

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

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