Reports claim young New Zealanders are consuming less alcohol than ever.

Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers.

Twelve vehicles were taken off drivers who had been caught more than once.

Police were called after the pilot was identified as the owner of the open bottle.

Auckland University collected wastewater samples from seven cities. Video / NZ Herald

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'The message clearly isn’t getting through and the deterrent is probably not high enough.'

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Paul Gascoigne opens up about his ongoing battle with alcohol.

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The patron had drunk three pints of beer and five shots before driving.

The policy statement reveals harsher fines and more roadside tests for drivers.

The driver was fleeing a liquor store robbery when he crashed, killing one.

Tyler Cheung denied the accounts at trial, but he has now admitted wrongdoing.

Congratulations for finishing Dry January. Now here's how to ease yourself back.

Tessa Grant was jailed for six years for her thefts, but given a fine for her crime today.

Ponsonby's Lime Bar turns 25 in January, making it the longest continuously running bar on the Ponsonby strip. Famous for its tiny size, cocktails featuring natural lime and its retro playlist, it has spawned a million wild nights and relationships. Video / Dean Purcell

Brodee Broughton died after being thrown from the car, which landed on top of him.

Fighter thanked judge after second discharge before ridiculing police on Instagram.

He pleaded guilty at his first appearance in September.

There were no arrests during the festival, and police say crowds were well-behaved.

"After Dad died, it gave me the impetus to nail down a more moderate drinking life."

The bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.