US daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking
An estimated 17.7 million Americans reported using marijuana daily.
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Anna's daughter's innocent question led her to quit alcohol for good.
Are you drinking too much alcohol? Signs you need to cut down
Many of us are in denial about our alcohol intake. Here are the key warning signs.
'Ghost town': Proposed alcohol crackdown 'calamitous' for CBD
'We do not need additional medieval, antiquated laws that will stifle business and tourism
Debate heats up over alcohol licence limits near Gisborne schools
The policies aim to reduce Gisborne’s high density of alcohol outlets.
My friends are worried about my drinking – but how do I know if I have a problem?
Ever since a fun, silly night last weekend, people have been asking whether I’m okay.
I’m sober, he’s a drinker, and it’s damaging our relationship
Mismatched drinking habits can cause great frustration. How do you get out of the rut?
Is White Claw coming for Pals' crown in New Zealand?
The drink that launched a new wave of RTDs is finally coming to New Zealand.
Growing up with an alcoholic mother, I became a coper and a doer
'My mother’s drinking problem made me determined to be everything she wasn’t.'
Campaigner is fed up with 'white saviours' telling Māori how to treat their own people
Rāwiri Ratū urges non-Māori organisations to give back funding.
Dunedin eatery's liquor licence bid challenged over links to previous troubles
Links to a since-closed establishment are causing headaches for management.
Community leader disappointed at renewal of bottle shop's liquor licence
A liquor shop next to an alcohol-free-zoned park gets its licence renewed - here's why.
Should alcohol be banned on flights?
A brawl on a Ryanair flight has prompted travellers to call for an in-flight alcohol ban.
'Concerns': Alcohol companies give uni students free booze in exchange for social media shout-outs
One company allegedly provided a student party with over 100 litres of free alcohol.
Son who 'manipulated and exploited' dementia-suffering mum jailed for $180k theft
The building project manager also punched an elderly man in the face.
Aussie PM rules out alcohol tests for MPs after Barnaby Joyce seen writhing on ground on street
Australian PM has dismissed the notion of random alcohol testing for MPs.
Victory House: A rehab facility that reforms convicts through faith
'My time spent in the house taught me to be a better human being.'
Why is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?
Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.
'Sickening gym cult': Tory Whanau's bid to be healthy after turbulent year
After vowing to give up alcohol, the mayor is focused on a lifestyle reset.
Waterbeds, wine coolers and wool bathing shorts: What Consumers Price Index tells us about our past
The CPI has been around for more than 100 years, so is a window to our past.
Is alcohol affecting your fertility?
The experts have some advice on how to approach drinking if you're trying to get pregnant.
Why a glass of wine before bed won’t help you sleep better
Experts unpack how alcohol affects your sleep. Spoiler: there aren't many benefits.
Paula Bennett: My 'wild side' and the time Paddy Gower saved me from going viral
If someone in a high-powered role is struggling with addiction, they should get help.
The new app that could tell if you are too drunk to drive home
Can you recite these tongue twisters after a few drinks?
Editorial: Alcohol and sport sponsorship call - will new Govt be game enough?
OPINION: Our editorial on tackling alcohol sponsorship of sport and community events.
Adele's shock alcohol confession
The singer revealed she drank excessively during her 20s and only gave it up 3 months ago.
Alleged Dunedin drink-driver crashes while fleeing roadside 'ghost'
The man told police he saw what he believed to be a ghost waving at him.
'I have drunk 18 Coronas': Dunedin teen driver charged with excess breath alcohol
Dunedin police had another busy weekend, dealing with drink drivers.
‘Abstinence isn’t realistic’: Man with 12th drink driving conviction facing long dry spell
Judge Stephen Clark told Anthony Salmon he's a danger to himself and others on the road.
OPINION: It’s time for politicians to shake off big alcohol’s spell
OPINION: Restrictions, not education, is the way to reduce alcohol harm
The Power List: Ranking NZ's booze barons and top liquor retailers
With the industry facing further reform, the liquor barons are jostling for position.
Quiet seaside village fights off plans for Super Liquor store next to school
Liquor firm feels seaside community would have benefited from having the bottle store.
Dunedin students ‘better off’ under new alcohol Bill, Hospitality NZ disappointed
There are claims the Bill threatens the livelihoods of those in the hospitality industry.