Alcohol
Reducing opening hours reduces violence - study
A systemic review of the effects of trading hours has been published today in the Sax Institute's Public Health Research and Practice. It looked at 21 separate studies on trading hours and… Audio
The cost of alcohol lockdowns
Mark Haines of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association talks about the chilling effect a change in drinking hours has had on Kings Cross bars and pubs. Audio
Non Alcoholic Cocktails
Laura Verner from Auckland restaurant pasture talks about non-alcoholic cocktails and shares a recipe for Cucumber, sorrel & angelica. Audio, Gallery
Call to curb alcohol marketing, cost, availability
An alcohol watchdog hopes a survey that shows more than one in four teens aged between 15 and 17 often drink a risky amount of alcohol serves as a sharp wake-up call.
Crackdown on bad drivers found to go too far
A government bill cracking down on bad driving is unreasonable and gives too much power to the police, the Attorney-General says.
People drinking hospital hand sanitiser
People have been stealing hospital sanitiser to get a fix of alcohol, the Waikato DHB says - with concerns raised about their behaviour and for their health.
Teens' risky drinking aided by parents
A quarter of Wanaka school students are binge drinking on alcohol supplied by their parents, according to a study on underage drinking.
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Foetal Alcohol disorders affecting 24,000 NZ workers
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders may be costing New Zealand up to $200 million a year in productivity through affected workers.
Police criticise drunken excess in Wellington CBD
Police have delivered a dramatic account of drunken excess in the party centre of Courtenay Place to the Wellington City Council.
New drink drive rules 'will cost jobs'
Lumping first-time offenders in with repeat drink drivers who have to use alcohol interlocks could be too harsh, says a lawyer who specialises in traffic law.
No charges over Chiefs end-of-season party
Police will not be taking action against the Chiefs rugby players who allegedly mistreated a woman hired as a stripper.
Dashboard breathalysers to be mandatory for repeat offenders
Alcohol interlocks, which prevent a car from starting if alcohol is detected on the breath, will soon become compulsory for serious drink drivers.
Drinking, driving, fighting - Tonga police arrest 250
A further 113 people have been arrested for drinking in public places, drink driving and disorderly conduct in Operation Safe Streets bringing the total to 250.
Police speak to woman at centre of Chiefs controversy
A stripper who spoke out about alleged abuse by members of the Chiefs says she has spoken to police and wants to help other women in her situation. Audio
Gallagher spokeswoman apologises for stripper comments
A major sponsor of the Chiefs has apologised for saying a stripper "opened herself up to bad behaviour" when she chose to take her clothes off for rugby players.
Chiefs players unlikely to be fired - Players' Association
Chiefs players accused of touching and verbally abusing a stripper at an end-of-season party are unlikely to be fired, the Rugby Players' Association says.
Male sports players live in a 'fratriarchy', sports academics say
Analysis - A hyper-masculine culture has created the conditions for this week's Chiefs fracas, a sports sociologist tells Kate Newton.
Cancer, alcohol study misleading - Spirits NZ
A new study which links drinking to seven different types of cancer has been dismissed by the New Zealand Spirits Industry.
Alcohol linked to seven different cancers
A study carried out in New Zealand has found a strong link between alcohol consumption and seven different types of cancer.
Courtenay Place bars under licencing pressure
Police are said to be opposing some bars' licence renewals if they don't agree to a one way door policy. Audio