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Police warn over underage sex, drug use
Police have told parents to keep track of their children after finding a girl, 14, having allegedly drug-fuelled sex near a beach overnight.
Rugby: Howlett arrested in Ireland - report
Former All Blacks star Doug Howlett was arrested by Irish police on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly at his Christmas party night out with his Munster teammates.
Cricket: Unruly fans face ejection from Eden Park
Eden Park Trust is hoping the first large crowd at the stadium since the Four Nations rugby league debacle last month will be well-behaved.
Field hospital needed for drunken London corporates
A field hospital has been set up in the heart of London's financial district to treat blind-drunk corporate revellers.
Drink and drugs deadly mix
The Herald on Sunday's Two Drinks Max campaign, championing a lowering of the drink-drive limits and moderation from drivers, doesn't have universal backing. Rachael Ford from the Candor Trust explains her organisation's views.
Teen girl dies in alcohol-fuelled road crash
An alcohol-fuelled Auckland road crash early this morning has left a teenage girl dead and three in shock.
Police pull over alleged drink driver, 14
A boy, 14, had to be restrained with handcuffs after he was caught allegedly drink driving.
Man breaks police officer's nose in ambulance
An injured man broke a police officer's nose as the officer tried to help restrain him in an ambulance.
James Griffin: Violent night, holy night
Among the many terrible and tragic headlines appearing in the newspapers of late, one that is not only terrible and tragic but also potentially rather disturbing leapt out at me: "Call for alcohol ban after Xmas concert ends in violence."