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Alcohol sponsorship ban would have huge impact - survey

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

Drink-driving deaths due to 'problem drivers'

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

<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Nats to block law change

<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Limit cut will kill us, say clubs

<i>Editorial</i>: Little-noticed bill a threat to freedoms

Opposition's voice heard on liquor bill

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

Truckie's grieving family: Stop being PC

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.

Liquor law passes first hurdle

<i>Editorial</i>: Smoking firms about to choke

Agents oppose levy hike

Malcolm defends role in <i>Hobbit</i> row

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

Tough law to end displays of tobacco

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

Bill retains end to right of silence

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.

Updated bill revises penalties for pirates

Perk flights add $140,000 over three months

Test added to 'claim of right' defence