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

Cabinet minister Paula Bennett's daughter will today appear in court on drink driving charges after being caught during a blitz.

'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.

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.

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.

A former All Black too drunk for a breath test suffers fractures to his face in a fight after a crash.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce hints at tougher drink-driving laws, describing existing alcohol limits for drivers as "ridiculous".