Alcohol

A single gene seems to predispose people to becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol Audio

For better and for worse brewers, bottlestore owners and publicans are starting to feel the effect of the new lower alcohol driving limits that became law last December. Audio

Steve Wilde explores whether alcohol is Queenstown's lifeblood or a slow poison? Audio

Alcohol fuelled tourists who top up on cheap duty free liquor are being blamed for problems in Queenstown and now some of the resort's front line hospitality leaders want the government to take… Audio

The Mangere Otahuhu Community Board has been spearheading the fight to reduce the high number of liquor outlets in the area, including appealing decisions as individuals when the council would not… Audio

Councils could struggle to allow bars to stay open later than 4 am after a Wellington City Council bid was overturned this week. Audio

The Wellington City Council will consider whether to go to court after being knocked back over keeping central city bars open till 5am. Audio

A lobby group tackling harmful drinking is accusing the alcohol industry of using underhand tactics to stymie local councils. Audio

The Takapuna Countdown supermarket will have its licence suspended for a week after selling two six packs of beer to a man who was so drunk that he struggled to speak and stand up. Audio

Northern Districts' plan to let cricket fans bring their own alcohol to matches in Mount Maunganui is over before it even started. Audio

Hazardous drinking is just about as bad as ever despite tougher rules on alcohol. Audio

Brewers say their product is unfairly targeted in a new alcohol-harm campaign which suggests people steer clear of beer. Audio

Expert panel calls for ban on alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport. Audio

The government's been called on to ban alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport. Audio

A report calling for the ban of alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport is being labelled a feel good piece that will do little to tackle New Zealand's binge drinking culture. Audio

The elderly are drinking less - or not at all - according to Auckland University research. Audio

More now on this week's survey of more than 100 emergency departments across New Zealand and Australia. Audio

The police say they don't want to prosecute anyone under new drink-driving limits, and are pleading with people to change their habits instead. Audio

Historian Jock Phillips discusses the history of alcohol in New Zealand Audio

Wellington's mayor is denying a deal was hammered out on the city's draft alcohol plan with Hospitality New Zealand, before it went to public submissions. Audio