New ZealandDefunct coins given full value for charityThe country's Lions Clubs have struck a deal with the Reserve Bank to get the full value of defunct NZ coins, for charity.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFatal crash drink driver escapes jailA woman who fled an alcohol checkpoint and caused a crash that killed Penelope Phillips, above, has been sentenced to home detention.17 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandRugby player's reckless driveThe dangerous combination of a weekend of drinking and a sleeping pill resulted in Jarrad Hoeata going on a reckless drive that ended when motorists blocked him off the road.17 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandWhen belt tightening is not enoughA sole parent says she has lost a sixth of her bodyweight because she has not been able to eat properly since the Govt tightened access to training subsidies for beneficiaries.16 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldMan's arm amputated roadsideA man's arm was amputated on a Sydney road after he was hit by a drunk driver.16 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandKey: Drinking law plans due out soonAn announcement on changes to alcohol legislation is likely in the next few weeks, Prime Minister John Key says.15 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandParents horrified by binge-drinking cultureAmy-Rose Allen, 22, was a beauty show contestant and an alcoholic who fell victim to what her parents described as NZ's "widely accepted" binge-drinking culture.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents reveal biggest fearsKiwi parents' biggest fear is that their children will spiral into drug and alcohol addiction, a survey has found.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCorkery reveals battle with boozeBroadcaster and soon-to-be brothel owner Pam Corkery has spoken of her 30-year battle with alcoholism.14 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Huge numbers only part of benefit storyJohn Armstrong writes that the working group's prescription for change may be blinkered by ideology such as time limits.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMichael Laws reveals secret relationshipControversial broadcaster and Whanganui Mayor Michael Laws has gone on radio revealing an "unwise" relationship he was having with a woman from "an unusual background".13 Aug 03:21 AM
LifestyleDoctor wants statins served with fast foodCustomers of fast food restaurants could be offered a free statin to mitigate the meal's damaging effects on the heart, a doctor suggests.13 Aug 01:36 AM
New ZealandDrunk speeding at 164km/h tries to hide from copsA man caught travelling at 164km/h in the BOP had other motorists to blame after he was found with a breath alcohol reading over twice the legal limit.13 Aug 12:22 AM
