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Veteran, 80, fined for moonshine operation
An 80-year-old returned serviceman who sold home-made alcohol from his garage in Hastings was today fined $1200 and placed under community supervision.
Australia 'should follow NZ on alcohol' - expert
An Australian expert says NZ alcohol reforms don't go far enough to curbing the binge drinking culture of both nations - but it's a start.
Liquor law changes - readers react
There has been mixed reaction to the Government's proposed changes to liquor laws, but most Herald readers say more needs to be done.
Alcohol clampdown unfairly targets dairies, owners say
Dairy owners say they should have the same rights as supermarkets when it comes to selling alcohol.
Mum and Dad to decide if young Johnny gets booze
Under-18s wanting to drink at a private party will need their parents' permission and the host will need to police the level of drunkenness.
Liquor law changes aimed at youth
A raft of proposed changes to liquor laws are aiming to reduce harm to young people while leaving "responsible NZers" free to make their own decisions about the way they drink.
Liquor reforms like 'treating cancer with aspirin'
An alcohol watchdog says a raft of liquor law changes don't go far enough in curbing NZ's crisis with alcohol.
Latest updates: Alcohol law announcements
We bring you the latest developments on the alcohol law reform package the Government has adopted.
Key confirms parental consent law change
People will not be allowed to supply other people's kids with alcohol in a private home without consent under liquor law changes to be announced today.
Will the alcohol law changes have an effect on NZ drinking culture?
Read what others think about the Govt's liquor law reforms and tell us what you think.
<i>Jenna Raeburn: </i>Drinking age hike discriminatory
A raise in the drinking age would be ineffective and counterproductive, and discriminate unfairly against young people.
Booze law puts local communities in control
Local communities will set the trading hours for liquor outlets in their areas under plans expected to be announced today.
Alcohol expert puts case to MPs
There is compelling evidence that increasing the legal alcohol purchasing age reduces harm and saves lives, a US professor has told MPs.
Binge drinking not a youth problem, says expert
Raising the alcohol purchase age from 18 to 20 will be a conscience vote for the National Party, but an addiction specialist says either way, it will not change NZ's drinking culture.