Some sports clubs would "not survive" if a ban on alcohol-related sponsorship was introduced.

Almost three-quarters of drink driving deaths are caused by recidivist drink-drivers.

The family of a truckie killed in a crash with a 15-year-old learner driver wants the Govt to 'forget the PC bulls**t' and look at the driving age.

The Government's liquor law bill passed its first reading yesterday amid strident criticism from Opposition MPs.

The minister responsible for tobacco control, Tariana Turia, wants smoking banned in cars and will push for other tough anti-smoking policies.

Robyn Malcolm says she was just trying to protect actors who don't get "Ian McKellen's pay packet", in defending her Hobbit strike action.

Tobacco products are to be hidden and anti-smoking officers will get powers to instantly fine shops under new Govt measures.

People being investigated by police over serious fraud-related offences or gang crimes will no longer have the right to remain silent, under a Govt bill.

Phil Goff says the "untested" National Standards system the Govt is trying to push through won't succeed and should be delayed.