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Car death: 'Any other kid, you'd be in jail'
A judge says a man who killed his younger brother in a drunken car-surfing accident would be behind bars if it was 'someone else's kid'.
Liquor licence infuriates residents
A new bottle store licence has angered residents of one of Auckland's poorest suburbs after it was 'sneaked through'.
No jail for drink driver who caused death
A Masterton woman, who caused the death of an elderly dial-a-driver while she was three times over the legal blood alcohol limit, has escaped jail.
Heatwave, and vodka, leads to 200 drownings in a week
A prolonged heatwave across Russia combined with a prodigious consumption of vodka has led to dozens of drownings every day.
Drunken youths in ER at rate of almost one a day
Drunk youths are turning up at Auckland emergency rooms at the rate of almost one a day, says the ADHB.
Parental law set to stop teen drinkers
The Government is considering making it unlawful for adults to give alcohol to young people without their parents' consent.
High-profile Kiwis table petition on alcohol laws
Today a petition was tabled urging Government action to reduce the "enormous negative impact that alcohol is causing".
High-powered Kiwis unite to push for tougher liquor laws
Three knights and two dames among those to speak out in support of tougher drinking laws.
Parents let in booze after ball
One 15-year-old girl is believed to have got so drunk before King's College's senior ball she had to be refused entry.
Drink-drive officer had won distinctions
A decorated policeman who played a key role in putting RSA triple-murderer William Bell behind bars was let off after pleading guilty to drink-driving.
Breath-testing before school rugby angers old boys
Police refused seven people entry after breath-testing visitors as they came through the gates to view one of New Zealand's oldest school rugby fixtures.