Alcohol
Growing number of people buying alcohol-free drinks
This year, the allure of alcohol -free drinks is more popular than ever with a growing number of people choosing to steer clear of the booze. Globally, sales of alcohol-free beer are up six percent… Audio
Alarming ease of online alcohol deliveries
A new study has found 73 percent of online alcohol deliveries in Auckland are left at the door or delivered without requesting identification. Audio
What else can we learn from wastewater?
Wastewater testing became part of our daily lives during the Covid-19 pandemic, but what else can it tell us about what's happening in our communities? From looking for illicit drugs, to monitoring… Audio
What else can we learn from wastewater?
Wastewater testing became part of our daily lives during the Covid-19 pandemic, but what else can it tell us about what's happening in our communities? From looking for illicit drugs, to monitoring…
AudioCraft beer breweries in financial trouble
Over the past year, we've seen a number of craft breweries hit financial trouble - including some well known names like Brothers Beer and Epic haven't been immune, money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
Alcoholism, rehab and the stigma of addiction
Elizabeth Cracroft is the creator of the theatre show REHAB which aims to break down the stigma of addiction. The show was on at Auckland's Basement Theatre last month, and had it's first showing in… Audio
Around the motu: Mike Tweed in Whanganui
Mike has the controversy surrounding Rotokawau Virginia Lake's bird aviary and its future. The Whanganui District Council is currently reviewing its cemeteries and crematoria bylaw, which allows… Audio
Are Uni students moving away from a drinking-culture?
Student union president Quintin Jane on a slightly different O-week Audio
Lesley Alderman: The stories helping women drink less alcohol
New York writer and psychotherapist, Lesley Alderman learned about a new genre of writing from some of her patients. Audio
Four stores busted selling alcohol to underage buyers
Four stores have been busted selling alcohol to minors in a Northland undercover operation.
The Panel with Tom Harris and Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Tom Harris and Penny Ashton discuss alcohol sponsorship in broadcast sports, Skinny's new ad campaign and whether or not we should tip… Audio
Why New Zealand must consider restricting alcohol sponsorship of broadcast sports
Analysis - With evidence showing the alcohol industry's relative contribution to sports sponsorship revenue is smaller than that of other companies, there is a strong case for restricting its presence…
The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioSwarbrick frustrated by Deputy PM not backing alcohol harm minimisation bill
Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick says she is frustrated that her bill to ban alcohol sponsorship in sports is not receiving the backing of the government, despite the presence of overwhelming evidence. Audio
Tairāwhiti tops hazardous drinking list
Tairāwhiti has the highest hazardous drinking rate in the country according to a report presented to Gisborne District Council.
The Pre- panel with Sally Wenley and David Cormack
The Panel talk to Rob Gillan and Patrick Morrison, who are going to participate in the inaugural World Paradarts Trophy. Audio
Industry calls for alcohol manufacture tax rate to be reduced
An expected rise in taxes on alcohol to match inflation will be crippling for manufacturers and importers, an industry group says.
Two to three cups of coffee per day is good for your heart
Two to three cups of coffee a day is a 'magic number' for a healthy heart, according to a new study that has tracked the coffee-drinking habits of half a million people for 10 years. Dr Peter Kistler… Audio
What should we be eating?
For every study promoting wine or coffee as being beneficial to your health, there's another telling you to either reduce consumption or cut them out of your diet altogether. Journalist Nicole Schmidt… Audio
