Lifestyle
The link between alcohol and breast cancer risk is strong. Here’s what to know
Washington Post: How and how much you drink can affect the level of risk.
Latest from Drinking
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
I love drinking but I want to go sober for October
Telegraph opinion: A wine lover on why she's giving up alcohol for Sober October.
Seven ways to get ready for Sober October
Telegraph: No alcohol for 31 days? Preparation is key to helping you get through.
How drinking affects your dementia risk
New York Times: What (if any) amount of alcohol is safe for the brain?
Bottle store suspended after stumbling drunk woman sold cider, tried to drive
The manager helped the woman put the drinks in her car after she dropped them outside.
Alcohol licensing changes welcomed by Tairāwhiti operators
Gisborne operators say licensing delays create stress and uncertainty.
Party victim's dad says supermarkets share blame for drinking culture
Father of late Dunedin student stopped short of saying they should not sell alcohol.
'Circus is packing': Popular student haunt to close after nearly nine years
The Wellington bar has announced next Saturday as its final night of trading.
Why I’ll never give up alcohol
Telegraph opinion: You can drink sensibly without relinquishing the pleasure of a pint.
'Pregnant? Don't Drink': Petition wins backing for warning signs
The decision is now in the hands of Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee.
Metcash confirms exit from NZ wholesale liquor business, affecting 100 jobs
Metcash will keep Bottle-O and Liquor Centre stores but end wholesale operations.
After three years sober I started drinking again and have no plans to stop
Telegraph opinion: After going teetotal I realised the problem wasn't the alcohol.
Kiwis' alcohol consumption falls to lowest level since records began
New Zealand’s consumption is now among the lowest of all OECD countries.
Coroner questions why nobody stopped intoxicated driver before fatal crash
Tataurangi was more than four times over the alcohol limit when he crashed.
Noah Centineo is sober again after social drinking made him feel terrible
American actor said he feared his drug and alcohol use could get worse.
Brad Pitt’s return to drinking is not unsafe, experts say, but it’s not for everyone
New York Times: Can someone who once drank dangerously can ever drink moderately?
'Angelina is not surprised': Source claims Jolie warned Pitt could drink again
Pitt admitted he had 'got back off the wagon' after seven years sober.
Here’s what happens to your brain when you stop drinking alcohol
Washington Post: Evidence shows the brain can recover when drinking is reduced or stopped.
Ben Stokes: Cricket has a drinking culture
He wants to coach England after completing his level three qualification.
'Miraculous': Blind drink-driver follows truck taillights for 240km
Anthony Hall took his partner's car despite being registered blind and unlicensed.
The best and worst habits for your liver
New York Times: Live disease is on the rise, but there's small changes that can help.
'Rock bottom': Former All Black opens up on depression, alcoholism battle
Once he retired, he was left questioning: 'If I’m not an All Black, who am I?'.
Australia pub manager’s license revoked after patron’s boozy binge
He drank 19 beers plus tequila and Cointreau in five hours.
Grumpy old men of the sea: The highs and lows of a Love Boat bromance
A 36-year friendship is put to the test. Can the Love Boat work its magic one more time?