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The events that led to the final choice
German author Johanna Adorjan tells Cathrin Schaer about researching her grandparents’ life and death.
<b>'Two Drinks Max'</b> campaign gains in support
Over 3000 NZers have signed up to the NZ Herald's 'Two Drinks Max' campaign, aimed at convincing the Govt to lower NZ's drink driving limit.
<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Getting our geek on
I have always listened to conversations about the Armageddon Expo with interest, safe in the knowledge I will never be attending said event.
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Son keen to pass on racing star's message
Peter Brock's son is echoing his father's calls to cut the carnage caused by drink-driving.
Chaos threatens city in standoff
A 54-year-old NZ army veteran involved in an eleven-hour standoff with Brisbane police has been seen dousing his yacht with liquid from a jerry can.
Police 'devastated' by Labour weekend road toll
All the crashes which caused seven fatalities this Labour weekend were avoidable, say police.
Brisbane standoff
A 54-year-old New Zealand army veteran is at the centre of a standoff with police in Brisbane, causing parts of the CBD to be put into lockdown.
Steven Joyce on Two Drinks Max
NZ's Transport Minister says while he thinks the Two Drinks Max campaign is "a good initiative" he won't sign up.
'State house for life' axed in review plan
State house tenants would face eviction if a review decided they no longer needed public housing, under a proposed Govt plan.
Two Drinks Max: 'You think you'll be fine'
Shortland Street star Beth Allen explains why she is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.
Two Drinks Max: 'Come on NZ, safety first'
NZ's Next Top Model judge Colin Mathura-Jeffree explains why he is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.
Two Drinks Max: 'Zero limit would not be helpful'
Wellington mayor Celia Wade-Brown explains why she is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.
Two Drinks Max: 'It's such an important issue for everyone'
Kiwi designer Cybele Wiren explains why she is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Limo set won't sign but others see light
NZ's Transport Minister says he doesn't have to worry about how much he's drinking - he's got a government chauffeur.
Two Drinks Max: 'You can't get away with drinking'
Amie, the wife of All Black Cory Jane, knows what it's like to lose a friend to a drink-driver.
Two Drinks Max: 'We need to put our hands up'
Double amputee mountaineer Mark Inglis is backing the Two Drinks Max campaign.
Two Drinks Max: 'People have to realise the consequences'
Real Estate Agent Michael Boulgaris explains why he is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.
<B>Two Drinks Max:</B> 'Such a simple thing to stop'
Broadcaster Simon Barnett explains why he is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.
Two Drinks Max: 'Alcohol a waste of potential'
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker has revealed his own battle with the bottle as he pledges his support to the Two Drinks Max campaign.
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Kiwis speak up
Some of NZ's most well-known people have pledged their support to the Two Drinks Max campaign.
Two Drinks Max: 'Drinking is a problem in NZ'
World designer Denise L'Estrange Corbet explains why she is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.
Two Drinks Max: 'It's about saving lives'
Middlemore Hospital emergency department head Vanessa Thornton explains why she is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.
<B>Two Drinks Max:</b> 'My brother was so lucky to live'
Model Nicky Watson explains why she is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> 'Keep our Kiwi pride'
International model Kylie Bax explains why she is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign: