When alcohol industry reps unleash their charm offensives on the corridors of power there is one office they dodge, that of Jim Anderton.

Inside the first of the Govt's new boot camps for serious repeat youth offenders.

A judge has paid tribute to the bravery of a bar manager and a patron who foiled the armed robbery of a Christchurch bar.

Graphic images of the adverse health effects of smoking do deter young adult smokers and should be significantly increased in size, NZ research has found.

Drivers caught at more than twice the legal alcohol limit should have to undergo mandatory assessments for alcohol abuse, the Automobile Association says.

Alcohol Healthwatch has told the Government it is supporting "legalised drunk driving" by delaying moves to lower the drink driving limit.

Internet watchdog Netsafe is warning of cold-calling scammers ramping up attacks on New Zealand computer users.

New Zealand needs to overhaul laws governing the compulsory treatment of severe alcoholics and drug addicts, says the Law Commission.

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 have always listened to conversations about the Armageddon Expo with interest, safe in the knowledge I will never be attending said event.

Peter Brock's son is echoing his father's calls to cut the carnage caused by drink-driving.

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.

All the crashes which caused seven fatalities this Labour weekend were avoidable, say police.

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.

NZ's Transport Minister says while he thinks the Two Drinks Max campaign is "a good initiative" he won't sign up.

State house tenants would face eviction if a review decided they no longer needed public housing, under a proposed Govt plan.

Shortland Street star Beth Allen explains why she is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.

NZ's Next Top Model judge Colin Mathura-Jeffree explains why he is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign.