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Youth 'scapegoats' for alcohol issue - lobbyist
An opponent of raising the drinking age says if John Key was 18 right now, he would be unlikely to support it.
Too drunk to walk? That'll be $250
Drunks could be charged $250 for a night in police cells or a ride home in a police car.
<i>John Armstrong:</i> Nats lose their political nerve over booze law
Party politics still rule when it comes to tangling with the vested interests of the liquor and hospitality industries.
Officers' names suppressed despite earlier identification
Two police officers were arrested on New Year's Day and charged in relation to a drinking incident.
Random drug, alcohol checks for pilots
NZ pilots are to be randomly checked to ensure they are telling the truth about any past drug and alcohol convictions.
Kiwis push for lower drink limits
New Zealanders are now strongly in favour of cutting the alcohol level for adult drivers - a proposal medical experts are pushing.
MP wants rethink over RWC beer plans
Jim Anderton fears that opponents of the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup could be forced to avoid a hailstorm of beer cans.
Road cop in drink drive inquiry
A police officer who works in a serious crash unit is under investigation for alleged drink-driving after he was reported for backing into a parked car.
Arrests after police officers injured by drunken 'cowardly bullies'
Three teenage boys were arrested last night in relation to a pack attack which left two police officers seriously injured.
Lauaki decision sends message 'violence is ok' - campaigner
Decision to allow Sione Lauaki to play for Chiefs criticised by campaigner.