New ZealandAlcohol cheaper to buy than water - studyAlcohol has become so affordable that it is cheaper than bottled water and approaching the price of milk, says a study made public today.14 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBourbon an example of American beautyBourbon is the great American whiskey. It was named for Bourbon County in Kentucky and 95 per cent of it is still made in that state.11 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBubbles and chicWhen a champagne house can name Marie Antoinette and Marilyn Monroe as fans, you'd think the brand couldn't get any more glamorous - then they announce a collaboration with shoe designer Christian Louboutin.08 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe clear favouriteIn a world of spirits that aim to be the biggest tasting and most highly flavoured, vodka has always been something of an enigma.28 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleBar manners go a long way in a busy pubMany years ago I was sitting with a friend at a pub in Ireland when an American tourist came in and began studying the menu. He approached the bar and asked the barmaid for "a quicky".19 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleBeer o'clock and the sky light theoryAs you may have noticed, the daylight hours are lengthening and there are rumours spring is upon us.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake cuts beer supplyIt's a bitter blow as Cantabrians toiling to clean up after Saturday's quake now face a potential shortage of Canterbury Draught beer.06 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEmail standoff over vodka deathThe parents of a teen believed to have supplied the vodka involved in King's College student James Webster's binge-drinking death have been labelled "bankrupt of any morality".01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents ask for answers over son's fatal bingeAuckland mayor John Banks' son was among a group of young people who "egged on" schoolmate James Webster to keep drinking. 31 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessDrinking our wine, hereChina is now our wine industry's fastest-growing export market.28 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLiquor law changes - readers reactThere has been mixed reaction to the Government's proposed changes to liquor laws, but most <i>Herald</i> readers say more needs to be done.24 Aug 02:47 AM
