More women are drinking because of stressful lives, according to a new study.

The grieving widow of the victim of an alleged drink-driver has lashed out at the law that allowed the accused back behind the wheel.

A drunk teenage driver who crossed a median strip and collided with a Toyota Hilux admits killing his friend in the smash.

'The Hoff' drunkenly wet his bed and then punched a doctor, according to British press.

Liquor law changes which would have closed Auckland suburban bars before midnight will be scrapped after a hostile reception.

This is the 70-year-old grandmother accused of drink-driving and killing a new dad.

Makeover queen Trinny Woodall has revealed her twin addictions imposed on her life and her friends.

Cars belonging to repeat drunk drivers should be fitted with a disabling device that detects breath alcohol levels, a lobby group says.

A small community is reeling from the death of a popular teacher and new father mown down by a 70-year-old allegedly "blotto" from drink.

Fallen All Black hero Byron Kelleher has apologised to the French for his alcohol-fuelled road rage fracas, as he tries to avoid prison.

A police officer who avoided a drink-driving blood test because of a legal loophole has been charged with perverting the course of justice.