Alcohol
Auckland Uni researchers slam alcohol study
Auckland University researchers are hitting back at a study which downplays alcohol's link to violence. Audio
Robert Dessaix: adoption, love and writing
Hobart-based writer, whose books include the memoirs A Mother's Disgrace and What Days Are For: a Collection of Musings. He is a guest at Writer's Week at the 2016 New Zealand Festival. Audio
Call for minimum price for standard drink
Introducing a minimum price on alcohol would reduce drinking for a core group of people who consume more than 24 standards drink a day, say researchers.
Obesity, problem drinking on the rise - survey
An annual snapshot of the nation's health shows 31 percent of adults are obese and problem drinking is increasing. Audio
Police arresting fewer drunk people
Changes to bar closing hours may be why police have been arresting fewer drunk people, a researcher says.
Kevin Williamson, Craig Lithgow and Dan Willson: tartan ties
Kevin Williamson is a poet, author, publisher and activist, who performs his work with musician Craig Lithgow. Singer-songwriter Dan Willson records and performs as Withered Hand. All three… Audio
Alcohol responsible for 1 in 12 A & E visits
The largest ever study of alcohol harm in emergency departments has revealed the 'huge toll' drinking is taking on hospitals. Audio
Hospitality NZ says drink-drive laws confusing
Motorists are entitled to know how much they can legally drink before they drive, Hospitality New Zealand says.
Judge rules maternity hospital can offer wine
A High Court judge has ruled an Auckland maternity hospital can continue serving alcohol to new mothers. Audio
RWC pub punters generally very well behaved
Bars are hailing the success of extending drinking hours for the Rugby World Cup and say it shows licencing laws should be relaxed. Audio
Wendy's application for alcohol licence meets oppostion
The deputy mayor of Christchurch is up in arms against the prospect of the fast-food restaurant Wendy's being allowed to sell alcohol. Audio
Argument over bourbon and cola before fatal stabbing
The Crown says two men argued over cans of bourbon and cola premixes before a fatal stabbing at a south Auckland home. Audio
Do taxes make you healthier?
Dr. Frank Chaloupka discusses the efficacy of tax control policies on tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use. He is a distinguished professor of economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago and… Audio
The rise of New Zealand craft beer
New Zealand brewed craft beer has become very popular both on the domestic market and for export. Jules van Cruysen began his career as sommelier in Wellington and writing about wine, then the 30 year… Audio
Call for more drug rehab centres
The director of the Salvation Army addiction services joins the Panel to discuss the need for more drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Audio
Bid to teach Chinese more about NZ wines
The wine industry is giving Chinese consumers a chance to learn more about New Zealand wines in a bid to boost exports.
Teen accidentally drank herself to death
A young woman who accidentally drank herself to death likely didn't know that consuming straight spirits was different to drinking RTDs, a coroner has found.
ACT denies breaking its word on Rugby World Cup games
The Green Party is accusing the Government and Act Party of breaking their word on the Rugby World Cup Bill, which is expected to pass into law tonight. Audio
Watchdog warns against Rugby World Cup alcohol bill
An alcohol watchdog is urging a MPs to reject a bill allowing bars to open later during Rugby World Cup matches, saying it would set a dangerous precedent. Audio