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![Alcohol sponsorship ban would have huge impact - survey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=813)
Alcohol sponsorship ban would have huge impact - survey
Some sports clubs would "not survive" if a ban on alcohol-related sponsorship was introduced.
![Drink-driving deaths due to 'problem drivers'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=813)
Drink-driving deaths due to 'problem drivers'
Almost three-quarters of drink driving deaths are caused by recidivist drink-drivers.
![<i>Paul Thomas</i>: It was dumb, but let's call off the wowsers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=813)
<i>Paul Thomas</i>: It was dumb, but let's call off the wowsers
What happened last weekend: an element in the 44,000-strong crowd had too much to drink and acted like goats. This is not without precedent.
![44,500 fans, one man charged](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=813)
44,500 fans, one man charged
Only one man has been charged out of the hundreds responsible for last weekend's booze-fuelled mayhem at Eden Park.
![Opposition's voice heard on liquor bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=813)
Opposition's voice heard on liquor bill
The Government's liquor law bill passed its first reading yesterday amid strident criticism from Opposition MPs.
![Top police officer disgusted at drunk 10-year-old](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=813)
Top police officer disgusted at drunk 10-year-old
A senior Northland policeman is disgusted after a "blotto" 10-year-old boy was found so drunk his eyes were rolling back in his head.
![Bad fan behaviour tests Eden Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=813)
Bad fan behaviour tests Eden Park
Booze-charged rugby league fans threw bottles on to Eden Park and booed during last night's clash between the Kiwis and Australia.
![Widower tells of 'hatred' for driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=813)
Widower tells of 'hatred' for driver
A grieving husband has described his "deep-seated hatred" towards an alleged drunk-driver whose car struck and killed a Kapiti grandmother last weekend.
![<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Joyce can't figure out new figures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=813)
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Joyce can't figure out new figures
Transport Minister Steven Joyce was left red-faced after trotting out new figures supporting the Government's position on drink-driving - then admitted they made little sense.
![Police dodge firework missiles at Rotorua party](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=813)
Police dodge firework missiles at Rotorua party
An officer was injured as police dodged fireworks at an out-of-control party early this morning.