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I didn’t think I was an alcoholic. I was just a ‘wine o'clock’ mum
Telegraph: A grim incident in a pharmacy forced Sarah Rusbatch to confront her drinking.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
What a year without booze did for my brain and body
Telegraph: How one woman went alcohol-free after four decades of nightly wine.
Crash family fundraiser tops $1000 as social media backlash grows over driver claims
Police say the alleged driver blew zero for alcohol after the crash.
DB Breweries boss on changing drinking habits
Peter Hart, managing director of DB Breweries, speaks to Tom Raynel about the alcohol industry, shifting consumer habits and his time overseas. Video \ Jason Dorday
‘Insider with an outsider’s perspective’: New DB chief maps out beer’s next era
Hart returns to DB after 26 years overseas with Heineken and his own firm.
Is red wine better for you than white? The answer may surprise you
Washington Post: What you need to know about red versus white in terms of health benefits.
I was often too drunk to collect my kids from school - and then my husband threatened to leave
Telegraph: A mum's secret addiction and the fight to get sober.
All the benefits of having a G&T over a glass of wine
Telegraph: We know alcohol isn’t good for us – but a G&T could be the tipple to go to.
On The Up: Bourbon in wine barrels - US-made spirit gets a Hawke’s Bay twist
Zach Gustafson wants to remove the 'negative connotation' around bourbon in NZ.
The anatomy of a middle-aged hangover: What booze does to your brain, body and skin
Experts say ageing bodies clear alcohol more slowly, prolonging its impact.
Editorial: Some black and white advice for not getting too boozy this summer
OPINION: Stats show we're getting more sober as a nation - and that's a good thing.
Drink spiking fears on the rise: 'Everyone seems to know someone'
Young victims speak about their experiences while on the town in Christchurch.
Cycling while drunk: Nearly 900 people in Japan had their driver's licences suspended
Cycling at or above a blood alcohol level is an offence. It can impact driving licences.
Drunk, speeding teen driver crashed after mistakenly thinking police were chasing her
A coroner has found Tielyr Ayrton's death was avoidable.
What a nightcap does to your sleep
Telegraph: A tot of whiskey before bed can leave you feeling less refreshed.
The 10 office Christmas party characters: Which personality are you?
Telegraph: The 10 people you're almost guaranteed to encouter at your work Christmas bash.
Is it OK to binge drink occasionally?
New York Times: Experts on whether a night or two of indulgence is really that bad.
How do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked it
Parrotdog’s Dash-hound IPA has been designed specifically for Air NZ's in-flight menu.
The surprising new use for GLP-1s: Alcohol and drug addiction
Washington Post: Weight-loss drugs may be a tool to help reduce drug and alcohol cravings.
Paul Jarvie: How to hold a safe staff Christmas party
OPINION: Employers must know their responsibilities when alcohol is involved.
Heavy drinking is tied to worse strokes, study finds
New York Times: New research examined the link between alcohol and brain bleeds.
What a month without alcohol really did for my health
Telegraph: Quitting drinking brought me better sleep, more confidence and an energy boost.
'She was completely intoxicated': Family sues cruise giant over mum's fatal fall
The lawsuit says the crew ignored signs she was visibly intoxicated.
'Gutted': Six-week curfew handed down to driver responsible for fatal Crate Day crash
A judge said Ashley Wilson’s ‘foolish risk-taking’ driving killed James Wyatt.
‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limit
The 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.
'You chose this': Drink driver was 110km over speed limit before killing two sisters
CCTV footage of his speed, if shown in court, would cause outrage, the judge said.
No amount of alcohol is safe, at least for dementia risk
Washington Post: Even a drink or two a day isn’t risk-free, a new study suggests.
Drunken brawls and panic buttons: Backlash halts 'boutique' liquor store plan
Application for ninth Rotorua CBD liquor off-license rejected after 700 objections.
Opinion: Being hungover in the office is a sign of good work ethic
OPINION: Drinking with colleagues is not a menace to productivity.
Five signs you’re in the alcoholic danger zone
Telegraph: Mid-lifers and retirees are especially prone to problem drinking.