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International Kiwi sportsman caught drink-driving, challenges conviction
The man, who's represented NZ internationally, was well above the legal limit.
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Brewing industry: Watchdog delay puts a cork in Kegstar’s bid to buy Konvoy kegs
Keg company says no risk to competition if it takes over embattled rival.
‘Should have been you, boy’: Emotions run high at sentencing of motorcyclist who caused fatal crash
The pair met that fateful day but only one would survive the night.
Why the two-day hangover is real (and how to recover quickly)
Telegraph: Recovering from a big night gets harder as we age, so what can we do about it?
'He was into it': Accountant on stag do smashes glass over victim's head during pub fight
The chartered accountant took exception to the victim pouring his drink on him.
'Monster' tried to run over partner at bus stop, destroyed Good Samaritans' lives instead
A 78-year-old pedestrian died of a stroke, but Hayden Williams avoided a homicide charge.
'The power of nature': Under the radar New Zealand wines to seek out now
New York Times: Discovering NZ's hidden gems beyond sauvignon blanc.
Daughter fatally ran over mother who tried to stop her drink-driving
She received 11 months home detention and a two-year driving ban.
Repeat drink driver who killed 4yo son in crash to be released after two years prison
Parole Board: 'You are way past the point of simply having a drinking problem'.
Jealousy led to woman murdering cousin, assaulting partner at Far North holiday park
Kaytee Ngaire Tahau, 48, admitted murdering her cousin Saralee Moke in April 2024.
What sharing a bottle of wine with your spouse every night really means for your health
Telegraph: Experts reveal how a daily drinking habit can affect your body.
I was an alcoholic GP drinking three bottles of wine a night
Telegraph: While telling patients to stick to 14 units a week, I was consuming over 100.
Don't pour another one: US drinking drops to new low, poll finds
New York Times: The 54% is the lowest in Gallup's 90 years of collecting data on drinking.
All the benefits of having a G&T over a glass of wine
Telegraph: Why gin and tonic could be the tipple to go to.
Fit to fight? Navy boss orders Kiwi sailors stop boozing after multiple incidents
Incidents in NZ and offshore lead to investigations and orders to stop unhealthy drinking.
Villagers win race to save UK pub, as thousands close
The Radnor Arms, first opened in the 1830s, was abandoned and closed in 2016.
'Trail of blood': Violent attack after couple followed home from pub
'You can’t call the police because we know where you live and we’re gangsters.'
'Blood-curdling': Daughter sees pool champ 'brutally' attacked in pub brawl
Brendon Lee Varu unleashed a barrage of punches on the man and kneed him in the head.
After I retired, my drinking skyrocketed - here’s how I finally quit
Telegraph: What happens when alcohol starts to ruin your retirement?
Woman nearly four times over legal alcohol limit at school pick-up
The Dunedin woman got the attention of police when allegedly speeding near a school.
'Everyone could have died': Drink-driving mum who left 6yo critical in crash avoids prison
Holly Pattison, 36, was sentenced to nine months' home detention.
My weight ballooned after I gave up drinking - here’s how I finally quit both addictions
Telegraph: Battling sugar cravings after giving booze the boot.
How the risks of drinking increase in older age
New York Times: Alcohol can present health problems for even light or occasional drinkers.
Opinion: I tried a hangover pill – and was amazed when it actually worked
Telegraph: Is the Myrkl pill actually a miracle pill?
How drinking habits increase cancer risk for men
Telegraph: Research shows men don't understand the impact alcohol could be having.
I thought I was a ‘moderate’ drinker until I started tracking my alcohol
Telegraph: Many of us are prone to wishful thinking when it comes to our alcohol intake.
‘A silly decision’: Safety advocate Sterling Maxwell on drinking and driving under 20
Maxwell emphasises the importance of rangatahi driving safely and responsibly.
Kiwis demand harsher penalties for drink-drivers, survey shows
Fifty-nine per cent want heavier fines for drunk and disorderly behaviour.
Eleven tips to ease into a healthier lifestyle
How small changes can transform your diet and lead to healthier eating.
Editorial: Roll on drug driving tests rollout
OPINION: Effective action on drink-driving shows potential for a drug-driving crackdown.