New ZealandDouble-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his systemThe judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.01 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in cityHe drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin woman caught driving while six times over the legal limitThe 54-year-old was the second dangerous driver caught this month in the city.14 Apr 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwis shopping less but travelling and partying moreKiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.12 Apr 05:35 AM
CrimeBottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh convictionFinal warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.10 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returnsNews in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLiquor giant acquires North Island hospitality groupA multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.05 Apr 05:37 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': 38 drink-drivers caught in one weekend in Hawke’s BayOne driver returned an excess breath alcohol reading four times the legal limit.01 Apr 10:09 PM
New ZealandArrests and drink-driving at Whangamatā Beach HopThe vast majority of participants were well-behaved and enjoyed a great weekend.26 Mar 04:05 AM
New ZealandGuyon Espiner: Why NZ needs to accept alcohol is a drugPlus, Paula Bennett recalls a time drinking impacted her job as a Minister11 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Helping out': Man used orange cones to divert traffic away from drink-drive checkpointCooper Couch admits he was 'pretty wasted' when he decided to divert motorists.28 Feb 05:33 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile radio host charged with drink-driving more than triple the limitThe well-known host is alleged to have blown nearly four times the legal limit.01 Feb 11:33 PM
New ZealandHipkins' big day, emergency housing in crisis & vodka slows to a trickle | Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 January, 2023 A historic changing of the guard in Wellington today, the longest temp accommodation stays for Kiwi kids revealed and why Unis are booking up plane seats in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jan 04:44 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ sanctions heavily drain Russian vodka importsNational wants law to avoid NZ becoming 'safe haven' for dodgy money.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionYour guide to drinking round the clock this ChristmasTelegraph readers reveal the secret to 'responsible' imbibing.21 Dec 11:30 PM
LifestyleDrinking this Christmas and New Year? These meds really don’t mixTaking certain medicines while drinking can affect your body in a number of ways.21 Dec 09:42 PM
LifestyleFocus: Putting alcohol-free drinks to the taste testWith AF Drinks founder Lisa King now opening a permanent Ponsonby location following the success of her pop-up, NZ Herald's Cheree Kinnear puts the range of alcohol-free drinks to the taste test as the festive season kicks off. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Nov 11:23 PM
New ZealandGovt crackdown on alcohol, Seoul searches for answers & bird of the year to be revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 October, 2022 Government cracks down on alcohol industry, Seoul searches for answers following night club tragedy and bird of the year to be crowned in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Oct 04:38 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow I learnt to drink less and enjoy it moreTimes: British broadcaster Adrian Chiles used to knock back 100 units a week.11 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentenceThe drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver who killed caught againVictim's brother describes latest drinking episode 'bloody ridiculous... pure stupidity."15 Sep 06:39 PM
New ZealandFour times the limit: Driver's high breath-alcohol reading disappoints policeWellington police surprised at the results of breath-alcohol testing at the weekend.05 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandJudge says drink-driver's case a rare exception to those normally resulting in prisonJudge accepts drink driver a good person who made a "terrible, terrible" decision to drive17 Aug 10:46 PM
TravelWhere is New Zealand’s oldest pub? It's complicated.It's a hotly contested claim to be New Zealand's oldest drinking establishment.18 Jun 07:00 PM
