Magistrate sentences driver following ‘highest alcohol reading’ she’s ever seen
A 55-year-old Victorian man has been sentenced after being caught 10 times over the legal drinking limit while…
Police gifts register shows alcohol, cash and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s child’s bike donated to cops
“By me accepting this bicycle [it] would help him clear some space. I accepted the bicycle with my…
Thailand rolls out US$300 fines for daytime drinkers in change to alcohol laws
People in Thailand wanting to quench their thirst with an afternoon tipple risk steep fines from Saturday under…
Remote NT community of Wadeye to reintroduce liquor sales after 30 years as dry community
One of the Northern Territory’s largest remote communities is on the cusp of reintroducing licensed alcohol sales, as…
‘Tom Cruise was not happy’ – The Irish Times
Colin Farrell has said that he once showed up so drunk to a film set he needed almost…
Kole Stratford jailed for violent assault on woman over meth pipe
Kole Stratford was sentenced to prison in the Nelson District Court on a representative charge of injuring with…
Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol reading
Judge Bill Hastings said in sentencing him today that Ellis’ life “came unstuck” with the end of his…
Coroner urges action after Northland girl’s death linked to lap belt, fatigue, alcohol
The coroner said Joshwyn was in a car driven by her mother Marino Wikaira on State Highway 12,…
Teen’s driving inexperience and alcohol consumption led to fatal crash near Taupō, says coroner
The coroner’s findings said initially the pair had planned for Kimi Jnr to pick Te Pairi up from…
Daylesford community celebrates second liquor store knockback
Australia’s largest retail drinks network has been knocked back for a second time in its legal bid to…
Whangaparāoa gastropub denied alcohol licence renewals over noise breaches
“We shouldn’t have to spend this much to get peace and quiet in our own home,” Vivan Field…
Auckland gastropub denied liquor licences over noise complaints
A gastropub north of Auckland has lost its right to sell alcohol after renewal applications for both its…