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Drugs with alcohol affects babies' brains

Pregnant women who drink and take ecstasy are exposing their unborn babies to a dangerous drug duo more damaging than each alone.

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Independent Liquor buys Mill chain

Independent Liquor is extending its reach into retailing by buying the Mill Liquorsave bottlestore chain.

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Controversy over 'homophobic' ad

DB Breweries has responded to controversy over a "homophobic" billboard for its Tui beer brand.

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Kiwi whisky wows judges video

For the first time, a Kiwi whisky has been recognised at the world spirits competition in San Francisco.

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Rachel tries a whisky cocktail

How to make a whisky cocktail video

Specialist barman Cam Timmins shows Firstline's Rachel Smalley how to make a whisky-based cocktail.

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A new government survey shows fewer people are drinking alcohol (file)

Fewer people drinking – survey

Fewer people are drinking and younger people are drinking more responsibly, the Government's latest survey shows.

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The Nation took a ride with local taxi driver Marty Millar

Taxi tour: Chch's alcohol-fuelled crime video

The Jesse Ryder case has put a fresh focus on the problem of street crime and disorder.

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The Government is considering changing drink-drive alcohol levels (file)

Govt considering drink-drive options

The Government is considering changing drink-drive alcohol levels as part of a plan to improve road safety.

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Technology can mix the 'perfect' drink

Mixing the perfect drink video

Tech Bytes looks at Dyson's new tap that doubles as a hand drier and an electronic bartender that mixes the perfect drink.

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The goggles simulate what it's like to drive after having six to eight standard drinks over a couple of hours

'Beer goggles' raise drinking awareness video

When you think of the term "beer goggles" you don't usually think of this.

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Off-shore sales boost Delegat's profit video

Strong wine sales helped boost Delegat's half-year profit by 31 percent to $19.3 million.

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New Zealanders are drinking less beer overall but more craft beer

Craft beer sales increase by 20 million litres

Kiwis have swapped quality for quantity in the beer fridge, passing up 20 million litres of mainstream brew last year in favour of a craft-style cold one.

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McCaw wants to see Guildford 'sorted' video

As Richie McCaw prepares to leave for the US, he is giving his support to Zac Guildford in his battle with alcohol.

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Irish farmers denied drink-driving wish

A license to drive drunk? Some small-town politicians think it's just the tonic for rural Ireland.

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Researchers says they were surprised to find no trends towards increased drinking habits

Quakes changing reason for drinking

A student-lead study investigating links between quake trauma and alcohol dependence has found most Cantabrians are not drinking more.

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The crates remained on ice for 100 years

Historic whisky back on ice video

Three bottles of scotch taken by the Shackleton expedition to Antarctica are about to be returned to their original resting place.

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Drinkers of John Smith’s Extra Smooth are not happy with the decision (file)

Less alcohol, more money? video

Heineken is blaming tough economic times for cutting the alcohol content in one of its famous Yorkshire beers.

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The death of Tyson Devon has put the spotlight on the growing homebrew industry

Home brew warnings after death video

Friends of a teenager who died after drinking home-brewed spirits say he sculled two bottles in quick succession.

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The party hadn't even got started when friends realised that Tyson Devon had stopped breathing

Man dies after drinking homebrew video

A teenage student has died after drinking homebrewed spirits before an 18th birthday party in Auckland.

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Australia will urge Indonesia to better police and regulate bars at tourist spots following an expat Kiwi's death from a methanol-laced cocktail (file)

Australia urges Indonesian action on drink

Australia will urge Indonesia to better police and regulate bars at tourist spots following an expat Kiwi's death from a methanol-laced cocktail.

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