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<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
An officer was injured as police dodged fireworks at an out-of-control party early this morning.
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Alcohol changes getting closer
Legislation introducing the change to a split drinking age will be one step closer after it is tabled in Parliament next week, Simon Power says.
<i>Eric Thompson</i>: Maxed out on two drinks campaign
I won't be signing up to this. Get behind something that will do some good.
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Stories of horror flood in
Victims of drink-driving have flooded the Herald with tales of broken families and lasting mental trauma. Read their stories.
Picnicker hit by car dies
A woman has died after being hit by a suspected drink-driver when she and a friend stopped for a roadside picnic yesterday.
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Lobby power
When alcohol industry reps unleash their charm offensives on the corridors of power there is one office they dodge, that of Jim Anderton.
Drink-driver crashes into picnic
A drink-driver lost control and hit two women who had stopped for a roadside picnic yesterday morning. Witnesses said the car's skid marks measured more than 100m.
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Campaign sparks robust debate
A Herald-led campaign to lower the drink driving limit has sparked debate throughout New Zealand.
Drivers over twice the limit should undergo treatment - AA
Drivers caught at more than twice the legal alcohol limit should have to undergo mandatory assessments for alcohol abuse, the Automobile Association says.
Govt supports legalised drunk driving, says trust
Alcohol Healthwatch has told the Government it is supporting "legalised drunk driving" by delaying moves to lower the drink driving limit.