LifestyleThe new bar habit driving pubs nutsPubs are telling customers not to queue, saying it's 'foreign, unnecessary and bizarre'.22 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleThink your drink was spiked? Symptoms to look for and what to doTelegraph: One group is more likely to have their drink spiked.19 Dec 09:02 PM
LifestyleFive ways to manage your drinking habits this ChristmasHow to lessen the effects of the night before this party season.17 Dec 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat causes ‘hangxiety’ and how to manage itTelegraph: ‘Hangxiety’ – anxiety after drinking – is an often-overlooked side effect.17 Dec 02:00 AM
CrimeTwo young men, two bad decisions, two grieving families – Coroner issues festive season warningDrink-driving: 'Do not do it ... and do everything you can to stop anyone else.'16 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: How to enjoy Christmas while maintaining gut healthFinding balance makes all the difference.16 Dec 02:00 AM
BusinessFruit and veges get cheaper but domestic airfares go upThose flying overseas had it better than domestic travellers.15 Dec 11:21 PM
CrimeXmas mercy for alcoholic whose ninth drink-driving offence involved $400k AT busHe said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.15 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI’ve had social anxiety all my life and December is the worst – this is how I surviveTelegraph: I’ve finally overcome my crippling fear of socialising. Here's how.15 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleShould I let my teenager try alcohol?One expert believes a drinking age of 25 is more in line with research than 18.12 Dec 12:26 AM
LifestyleAlcohol-free drinks to try this summerDitching the booze no longer means boring options – here’s what you can drink instead.11 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleSeven ways to ‘cure’ your hangoverLet go of myths like 'hair of the dog' – hangovers require a multifaceted approach.09 Dec 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe alcoholic drinks making you anxious – and what to have insteadTelegraph: When it comes to the post-booze jitters, not all alcohol is equal.06 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWorkout after a night out: Does it really help with hangovers?NY Times: Overdid it last night? The verdict on whether it’s wise to sweat through it.05 Dec 04:00 PM
SportRugby stars not instructed to seek name suppression, says RPA chiefSevu Reece admits wilful damage charge, granted discharge; alcohol issues addressed.03 Dec 09:31 PM
Sport'I'm embarrassed and so, so sorry': Sevu Reece sidesteps conviction after Cup Day disgraceA sportsman who admitted taking a car can now be named after his case was determined.02 Dec 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThis drinking habit is more dangerous than bingeingNew York Times: And it’s on the rise among middle-aged drinkers.28 Nov 11:00 PM
AnalysisOpinion: Gen Z is leading the rise of 'sober curiosity' - here's whyOPINION: Gen Z drinking trends are highlighting young people's desire for change.26 Nov 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI thought life was too short to live without bacon and booze – then I hit 50Telegraph: As editor for a 'lad's mag', heavy drinking was part of the day job.24 Nov 04:00 PM
AnalysisAnalysis: What is methanol and how does it get into drinks and cause harm?ANALYSIS: Methanol poisoning can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.23 Nov 11:43 PM
LifestyleSilly season is around the corner, what are the best foods to eat before drinking?A naturopath explains why drinking and eating responsibly isn't complicated.23 Nov 07:00 PM
Travel newsKiwi 'unwell' after methanol poisoning leaves two Australian teens on life supportThe New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok said one Kiwi has reported feeling 'unwell'.20 Nov 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI’d had the perfect childhood – what was it about me that made me an alcoholic?Telegraph: Is addiction down to personality, genetics or trauma, or does it hit randomly?12 Nov 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWould legalising cannabis lead to a reduction in substance-related harm? A new study's ‘tantalising prospect’Alcohol is on average more harmful than cannabis. Would legalising it reduce overall harm?10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFeedback sought on alcohol-free area in the MountThe temporary alcohol-free area was first introduced in December 2018.05 Nov 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Not the punchline former comedian Mike King wantedOPINION: Mental health advocate Mike King is passionate about our rangatahi.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: An employment expert’s guide to lowering legal risks of debaucherous Christmas partiesOPINION: Work party shenanigans can cause HR headaches, but solutions are available.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The legal costs of reducing alcohol-related harmOPINION: The question remains whether they are worth it.03 Nov 03:00 AM
Crime'No remorse': Grieving dad yells at drink driver who killed 14yo boyTere Moekore was four times over the limit when she hit Kaea Matau - and kept on driving.01 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandAlcohol merchants targeted as BNPL schemes thrive in weak economyBuy Now, Pay Later providers are targeting alcohol merchants and products.30 Oct 02:35 AM
TravelOpinion: Don't waste your precious first drink of the holiday on plane boozeOpinion: Too many travellers overindulge at the airport or in the air.24 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Swearing by a member of Parliament is neither light-hearted nor unintentionalOPINION: Andrew Bayly's outburst was not in the Cabinet Manual.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat, exactly, is ‘moderate drinking’?New York Times: What the research suggests and how to think about it.19 Oct 07:00 PM
LifestyleCan exercise get rid of hangover symptoms?There are countless hangover 'cures' out there - could exercise be one?18 Oct 12:09 AM
