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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 award-winning journalist gave up drinking two years ago and will 'never regret it'.

A father and son were trapped in the wreckage 'for a considerable amount of time'.

An expert shares strategies for staying booze-free during the festive season.

The experts have some advice on how to approach drinking if you're trying to get pregnant.

'These people are sharing the roads with our family, our friends, and our colleagues.'

It comes after another public incident of drunken behaviour.

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The Black Sheep Society is expecting up to 200 fans on game night.

Bali's must-try ancient spirit is making a comeback but it's not for the faint-hearted.

Cop did the right things after crash, but the offending was serious, judge says.

'He is taking it on the chin,' the former All Black's lawyer said in court.

The revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.

Hannah Pierson said she tried to get help but was 'unheard and misunderstood'.

At the time, the drink-driver didn't care about anything - but his mindset has changed.

Dunedin police had another busy weekend, dealing with drink drivers.