Alcohol
Hospitality NZ says drink-drive laws confusing
Motorists are entitled to know how much they can legally drink before they drive, Hospitality New Zealand says.
Judge rules maternity hospital can offer wine
A High Court judge has ruled an Auckland maternity hospital can continue serving alcohol to new mothers. Audio
RWC pub punters generally very well behaved
Bars are hailing the success of extending drinking hours for the Rugby World Cup and say it shows licencing laws should be relaxed. Audio
Wendy's application for alcohol licence meets oppostion
The deputy mayor of Christchurch is up in arms against the prospect of the fast-food restaurant Wendy's being allowed to sell alcohol. Audio
Argument over bourbon and cola before fatal stabbing
The Crown says two men argued over cans of bourbon and cola premixes before a fatal stabbing at a south Auckland home. Audio
Do taxes make you healthier?
Dr. Frank Chaloupka discusses the efficacy of tax control policies on tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use. He is a distinguished professor of economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago and… Audio
The rise of New Zealand craft beer
New Zealand brewed craft beer has become very popular both on the domestic market and for export. Jules van Cruysen began his career as sommelier in Wellington and writing about wine, then the 30 year… Audio
Call for more drug rehab centres
The director of the Salvation Army addiction services joins the Panel to discuss the need for more drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Audio
Bid to teach Chinese more about NZ wines
The wine industry is giving Chinese consumers a chance to learn more about New Zealand wines in a bid to boost exports.
Teen accidentally drank herself to death
A young woman who accidentally drank herself to death likely didn't know that consuming straight spirits was different to drinking RTDs, a coroner has found.
ACT denies breaking its word on Rugby World Cup games
The Green Party is accusing the Government and Act Party of breaking their word on the Rugby World Cup Bill, which is expected to pass into law tonight. Audio
Watchdog warns against Rugby World Cup alcohol bill
An alcohol watchdog is urging a MPs to reject a bill allowing bars to open later during Rugby World Cup matches, saying it would set a dangerous precedent. Audio
New drink drive limits cost drivers $1m in fines
Almost 5000 drivers have been pinged with almost $1 million in fines since the drink-driving limit was lowered.
Drunks fill emergency dept
Tougher drinking laws called for as Wellington Hospital bears the brunt of the ready flow of alcohol in the community. Audio
Poor support for caregivers of children with foetal alcohol damage
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - or FASD - covers a wide range of brain and physical development impairments that start with prenatal exposure to alcohol. It can result in significant behaviour and… Audio
Electricity top-up suppliers questioned
A Thames mother says it is disgusting that people who need to top up their pre-pay power deals may have to do so in a liquor store. Audio
Queenstown alcohol policy
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will spend a year in consultation about its alcohol policy. The Medical Officer of Public Health South Dr Derek Bell joins tThe Panel to discuss why this will… Audio
New push for ban on alcohol ads, sponsorship
A group of alcohol and public health researchers is pushing for the phase out of alcohol advertising and sponsorship over five years.
Hangovers and microbes
Professor Tim Spector of King's College London on how the microbial communities in your gut could be playing a major role in how bad your hangover is after you overindulge in alcohol. Audio
Alcohol sachets
A call is being made to ban alcohol sachets. They're being smuggled in to places like Eden Park in Auckland. We talk to City Councillor Dr Cathy Casey about her fears for easily hidden and dispensed… Audio
