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Not tonight: Study explores reasons young adults choose not to drink

A recent study sheds light on why the younger generation turns down alcohol.

Ready for Friday drinks? Here's what you need to know about alcohol metabolism

Telegraph: How long it takes to sober up depends on multiple factors, from age to genetics

What my daughter said to make me give up wine for good

Annabel Jones found some unforeseen benefits in her relationships after ditching alcohol.

Rugby club applies to renew liquor licence after patron jailed for fatal hit-and-run

Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'

The NZ wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy

This revered wine region produces pinot noir considered among the finest in the world.

Cancer deaths are down, so why does cancer scare us so much?

Cancerphobia is as strong as ever, experts say, even as mortality falls.

Auckland truck driver found seven times over alcohol limit: 'Scraping the wall'

The driver was described to be struggling to stay in his lane.

Dry July begins: How we can curb alcohol harm in New Zealand

Reform could be on the cards as the Government reveals five new health targets.

Dentist hit by drink-driver metres from his door describes 'huge toll'

'My next memory was waking up on the road in a haze with blood running down my face.'

Man recalls moment partner opened door on motorway and fell to her death

Prosecution says kidnap and manslaughter accused is suffering selective amnesia.

12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week

Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.

Making these midlife lifestyle changes could prevent dementia

Midlife is proving a key period where intervention could prevent almost half of all cases.

How to stop drinking: Step-by-step guide to giving up alcohol

Telegraph: Ready to quit? Here’s what you need to know about dependency and withdrawal.

Craft brewer, gastropub business Brothers Beer tumbles into liquidation

Sector at crossroads: 10-year boom cycle reaches plateau in tightening economy.

Alcohol guide: Risks, benefits and its effect on your brain

Kiwis regularly exceed the recommended alcohol guidelines. What does this mean for health?

I knew I had to give up drinking when my daughter asked ‘why is mummy behaving so strangely?’

Anna's daughter's innocent question led her to quit alcohol for good.