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Banks scraps booze law change
Liquor law changes which would have closed Auckland suburban bars before midnight will be scrapped after a hostile reception.
Family's rage at drink-driver
This is the 70-year-old grandmother accused of drink-driving and killing a new dad.
How drink and drugs tore Trinny apart
Makeover queen Trinny Woodall has revealed her twin addictions imposed on her life and her friends.
Call for alcohol detectors in drunk drivers' cars
Cars belonging to repeat drunk drivers should be fitted with a disabling device that detects breath alcohol levels, a lobby group says.
Drunk driver, 70, kills new dad
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.
Contrite Byron: 'I'm sorry'
Fallen All Black hero Byron Kelleher has apologised to the French for his alcohol-fuelled road rage fracas, as he tries to avoid prison.
Drink-drive inquiry policeman charged
A police officer who avoided a drink-driving blood test because of a legal loophole has been charged with perverting the course of justice.
Details emerge of former All Black's drunken crash
A former All Black too drunk for a breath test suffers fractures to his face in a fight after a crash.
Drink-driving limits 'ridiculous' - minister
Transport Minister Steven Joyce hints at tougher drink-driving laws, describing existing alcohol limits for drivers as "ridiculous".
Drunk police officer twice legal limit when pulled over
A senior policeman stopped for erratic driving was so drunk he had to lean on his car for support, court papers say.
Charges laid over boozy after-balls
Police are prosecuting a company for allegedly supplying alcohol to minors at school after-balls.