New ZealandWest Auckland liquor stores stop selling spirits during lockdownToo many people were coming from outside West Auckland to buy spirits, trust says.04 Apr 04:55 PM
New ZealandLiquor stores record 1800% spike in business ahead of lockdownAlcohol industry concerned liquor stores could be targeted by looters.24 Mar 12:38 AM
New ZealandThe Uber Eats-like companies delivering booze to your doorHome deliveries present problems with minors and drunks, says Alcohol Healthwatch.15 Nov 08:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow to fix Auckland's 'tedious' nightlifeStrict rules risk making Auckland's nightlife 'tedious'. So how could it be changed?23 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelDrunk flight attendant arrested after passing out for entire trip"Pilot wasn't able to communicate with the lone flight attendant and took off anyway."09 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand8000 Kiwis have died prematurely due to hazardous drinkingWatchdog slams the Government for failures to address NZ's hazardous drinking culture.09 Aug 03:08 AM
New ZealandAlcohol watchdogs call for action after baby diesMore awareness needed about dangers of consuming alcohol while breastfeeding,expert tells.08 Aug 11:03 PM
New ZealandHung-over workers cost businesses 'staggering' $1.65bKiwi drinking habits are costing the country more than $1000 per employee, study claims.06 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandBooze nation: Kiwis drinking less, but 1 in 3 still bingeingKiwis drink three standard drinks - or three mid-strength beers - a day on average.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecord objections against Wellington liquor shopMore than 500 objections have been submitted over the proposal for Khandallah.10 Apr 07:31 AM
New ZealandUnrest in the West: Battle lines drawn in liquor sales warA new battle is brewing over access to alcohol in Auckland.31 Mar 02:07 AM
All BlacksKicked for touch: ABs' Instagram posts broke alcohol advertising rulesPhotos posted on Instagram can now be considered alcohol advertising, board says.27 Mar 03:16 AM
OpinionEditorial: We're still too keen on 'one for the road'EDITORIAL: We all need to consider modifying our drink-driving attitudes and behaviour.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDHB urges crack down on booze to lessen misery from 'addictive psychotropic drug'Winegrowers feel they are wrongly being treated like tobacco merchants.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi booze will have to carry pregnancy warning labelsAustralia-NZ Ministerial Forum votes in favour of mandatory warning labels for alcohol11 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandCalls to restrict alcohol marketing around childrenKiwi children exposed to alcohol ads nearly 5 times a day31 Jul 09:52 PM
New ZealandDrinking while pregnant like 'Russian roulette'Almost quarter of Kiwi women drink during their first trimester of pregnancy.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy: Drinking culture leads to ERExperts say our problem with binge-drinking is to blame.24 Jul 03:18 AM
New ZealandTeen drinking leads to adulthood alcohol problems: StudySubstance abuse in adulthood has been connected to frequent teen drinking.10 Jul 08:41 PM
New ZealandLight drinkers have lower risk of getting cancer than non-drinkersA few drinks a week could be better for you than not drinking at all, new study suggests.01 Jul 07:54 AM
New ZealandDad speaks on teen's alcohol death: 'Mitchell was bullied into sculling'"We still miss him like hell so it just brings it all back up again."26 Apr 05:02 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Saluting Hayley Holt's brave booze admissionCOMMENT: Again the alcohol industry still seems unable to regulate itself.25 Apr 07:06 PM
New ZealandKiwi Olympian insists beer campaign was 'truthful'Eric Murray says he respects ruling to remove him from parts of a beer campaign24 Apr 08:59 PM
New ZealandKiwi Olympic great removed from beer campaignEric Murray has been removed from a beer campaign after a ruling by the ASA.24 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandOlder Kiwis' boozy drinking culture revealedNew Zealand is second to England when it comes to the proportion of older drinkers.07 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandWarning to Govt: Set alcohol price floor or people will dieAlcohol Healthwatch says bringing in a minimum price for alcohol will save lives.16 Nov 10:59 PM
New ZealandCouncil 'yes' to earlier bottle store openingEarliest opening to be 7am under draft bottle-shop rules.13 Oct 07:14 AM
New ZealandKiwis among world's prolific 'pre-loaders'Kiwis have been revealed as being among the world's most prolific pre-loaders.13 Mar 02:11 AM
New ZealandClaims Uber driver bought teens boozeA set of Auckland parents have been left fuming after allegations an Uber driver bought alcohol for a 15-year-old on his way to a 27 Nov 03:57 AM
New ZealandBoozy Aucklanders most likely to be hospitalisedAucklanders aged between 60 and 64 are a shocking 107 per cent more likely to be hospitalised for alcohol-related harm than people in any other part of the country.21 Nov 02:28 AM
New ZealandTeen's drink death: Parents forgivenessThe mother of a 17-year-old boy who died after drinking heavily says she has no resentment towards his older friend who supplied him alcohol.16 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland may join booze-ad banAuckland Council may follow the example of its transport arm and ban the advertising of alcohol on its land and buildings.27 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Intervention' for NZ's worst drink driverThe country's worst drink driver has undergone a lengthy prison rehabilitation programme aimed at stopping him offending again upon his release next month.14 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandMPs consider law change to lower drink driving limitMPs at a select committee are considering a law change that would lower the drink driving limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg.05 Mar 10:00 PM
