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Big majority for lower alcohol limit
Almost two-thirds of New Zealanders support lowering the drink-driving limit, a survey has revealed.
<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Our approach to booze has been pathetic
The health sector is overburdened by those who don't know how to look after themselves or don't give a damn, writes Gareth Morgan.
Army battling youth drinking culture
Thirty-four soldiers from just one army base have faced drinking-related court charges in the first six months of this year.
PM: I'd only have one wine
John Key says he wouldn't have more than one wine before driving, but is standing by not yet reducing the alcohol limit.
'I want my mum'
Matthew Kennedy may one day work out why one of NZ's worst drink drivers was able to get behind the wheel and kill his mum.
Drink driving: why the law must change
A shock Herald test saw a member of staff able to down nine beers before hitting the legal drink drive limit.
Birthday boy's after ball party cancelled
An 18th birthday party set to be held after Auckland Grammar's ball has been cancelled by the venue after intervention by police and the school.
Goff calls for select committee on drink-drive limit
A decision on lowering the drink-drive limit should go to a select committee so the public can have a say, Labour leader Phil Goff says.
Outcry as drink-drive limit is retained
The Govt's decision to shelve plans to lower the drink-driving limit for adults and instead do more research has been attacked as gutless.
Drunk driver haunted by night of shame
Tracy Kent was so drunk she couldn't remember getting behind the wheel and killing a pensioner.
Students suspended for drinking sake on Japan trip
Senior students from Auckland's King's College were suspended for two days for drinking sake on a night out.