Focus: More people turning to alcohol-free drinks
An Otago University study has revealed alcohol to be the most harmful drug in New Zealand, but Kiwi's drinking habits may be changing. Video / NZ Herald
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Addiction counsellor escapes conviction for drink driving
Days later, he appeared on TV talking about being free from addiction.
The world’s oldest single malt whisky: Macallan's 'The Reach'
Macallan's 'The Reach' was laid down in the dark days of WW2 and worth hundreds of thousands. Video / Daniel Hutchinson
Police concerned about drink-drivers after testing blitz reveals 16 motorists over limit
'Expect to see us anywhere, anytime,' say cops as they send a warning to drink-drivers.
‘I’m an alcoholic in recovery and I’ve realised booze isn’t the problem – it’s me’
OPINION: There is something priggish and puritanical about decrying all use of alcohol.
Bottled up: Teens drinking less and staying home more
'I've got better things to do than party,' one student said.
Sasha Borissenko: Liquor sales decision increases heat on supermarkets
Analysis: Top court had little trouble distilling views on damage from 11pm booze sales.
Government to change law so bars can open for Rugby World Cup
Similar amendments were made for the 2015 and 2019 tournaments.
Double-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his system
The judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.
'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in city
He drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.
Dunedin woman caught driving while six times over the legal limit
The 54-year-old was the second dangerous driver caught this month in the city.
Kiwis shopping less but travelling and partying more
Kiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.
Bottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh conviction
Final warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.
Northland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returns
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
Liquor giant acquires North Island hospitality group
A multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.
'Disappointing': 38 drink-drivers caught in one weekend in Hawke’s Bay
One driver returned an excess breath alcohol reading four times the legal limit.
Arrests and drink-driving at Whangamatā Beach Hop
The vast majority of participants were well-behaved and enjoyed a great weekend.
Guyon Espiner: Why NZ needs to accept alcohol is a drug
Plus, Paula Bennett recalls a time drinking impacted her job as a Minister
'Helping out': Man used orange cones to divert traffic away from drink-drive checkpoint
Cooper Couch admits he was 'pretty wasted' when he decided to divert motorists.
High-profile radio host charged with drink-driving more than triple the limit
The well-known host is alleged to have blown nearly four times the legal limit.
Hipkins' big day, emergency housing in crisis & vodka slows to a trickle | Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 January, 2023
A historic changing of the guard in Wellington today, the longest temp accommodation stays for Kiwi kids revealed and why Unis are booking up plane seats in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
NZ sanctions heavily drain Russian vodka imports
National wants law to avoid NZ becoming 'safe haven' for dodgy money.
Your guide to drinking round the clock this Christmas
Telegraph readers reveal the secret to 'responsible' imbibing.
Drinking this Christmas and New Year? These meds really don’t mix
Taking certain medicines while drinking can affect your body in a number of ways.
Focus: Putting alcohol-free drinks to the taste test
With AF Drinks founder Lisa King now opening a permanent Ponsonby location following the success of her pop-up, NZ Herald's Cheree Kinnear puts the range of alcohol-free drinks to the taste test as the festive season kicks off. Video / NZ Herald
Govt crackdown on alcohol, Seoul searches for answers & bird of the year to be revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 October, 2022
Government cracks down on alcohol industry, Seoul searches for answers following night club tragedy and bird of the year to be crowned in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
How I learnt to drink less and enjoy it more
Times: British broadcaster Adrian Chiles used to knock back 100 units a week.
'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentence
The drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.
Drunk driver who killed caught again
Victim's brother describes latest drinking episode 'bloody ridiculous... pure stupidity."
Four times the limit: Driver's high breath-alcohol reading disappoints police
Wellington police surprised at the results of breath-alcohol testing at the weekend.
Judge says drink-driver's case a rare exception to those normally resulting in prison
Judge accepts drink driver a good person who made a "terrible, terrible" decision to drive
Where is New Zealand’s oldest pub? It's complicated.
It's a hotly contested claim to be New Zealand's oldest drinking establishment.