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Alcohol expert puts case to MPs

There is compelling evidence that increasing the legal alcohol purchasing age reduces harm and saves lives, a US professor has told MPs.

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MPs lean toward split drinking age

Draft code for financial advisers rejected

Binge drinking not a youth problem, says expert

Raising the alcohol purchase age from 18 to 20 will be a conscience vote for the National Party, but an addiction specialist says either way, it will not change NZ's drinking culture.

Conscience vote will decide alcohol purchase age

Raising the alcohol purchase age from 18 to 20 will be a conscience vote for National MPs.

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Public want income splitting: Dunne

United Future leader Peter Dunne says he is confident public support for his "income sharing" policy will force the Govt to back it.

Govt reduces red tape for DIYers

DIYers will be able to undertake more minor work without red tape and builders will be forced to stand by their work, under law changes.

Unions launch 'name and shame' campaign

Builders to become more accountable

Govt to cut penalties for loan 'refugees'

<i>Editorial:</i> Drink-drive bill chance to act decisively

MMP changes should come before 2014 election: poll

Big majority for lower alcohol limit

Almost two-thirds of New Zealanders support lowering the drink-driving limit, a survey has revealed.

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