Social Hazards
- Blood alcohol levels too high – poll. Waikato Times. September 1, 2010.
- Gambling with lives. East and Bays Courier. September 1, 2010.
- Call for regional sinking lid on pokies. City Vision release/Stuff. September 1, 2010.
- Call to rid pubs of pokies. The Press. September 1, 2010.
- Problem Gambling is the issue – SkyCity. SkyCity Casinos release/Scoop. September 1, 2010.
- Gambling on net hooks more Kiwis. Bay of Plenty Times. September 1, 2010.
- Police push up the price of P. September 1, 2010.
August 2010
- Tobacco tax saving lives. Radio NZ. August 31, 2010.
- Government says heavy drinking culture is fine. Dominion Post. August 26, 2010.
- Judge on cannabis campaign. Taranaki Daily News. August 26, 2010.
- Pricing measures needed in liquor laws, nurses say. NZPA/Stuff. August 26, 2010.
- Phoney booze war lacks firepower – editorial. NZ Herald. August 26, 2010.
- Sales ban on P pills. NZ Herald. August 26, 2010.
- Government lacks courage in liquor law reforms. Nurses Organisation release/Scoop.
- Government missing best changes. Public Health Association release/Scoop. August 25, 2010.
- Price of booze still up for discussion – Power. One News. August 25, 2010.
- Liquor companies bombarded minister. Stuff. August 25, 2010.
- Booze plans slammed. Northern Advocate. August 24, 2010.
- Liquor law change may lead to later uptake. Rotorua Daily Post. August 24, 2010.
- Bar owners fear flood of teen drinkers. Bay of Plenty Times. August 24, 2010.
- Alcohol clampdown upsets dairy owners. NZ Herald. August 24, 2010.
- Mum and dad to decide if young Johnny gets booze. NZ Herald. August 24, 2010.
- Progress but more to be done. NZ Herald. August 24, 2010.
- Tools to curb teen drinking. Dominion Post. August 24, 2010.
- A crude and cruel legislative experiment – editorial. Dominion Post. August 24, 2010.
- Bill could be step towards booze ad ban. Stuff. August 24, 2010.
- Liquor law reform draws criticism. Taranaki Daily News. August 24, 2010.
- Planned alcohol reform could go further. Timaru Herald. August 24, 2010.
- Bishop seeks more than conscience vote on alcohol. Anglican Auckland Diocese release/Scoop. August 24, 2010.
- Labour calls for public say on minimum pricing. Radio NZ. August 23, 2010.
- Alcohol reforms widely panned – includes interview with Major Campbell Roberts.
- Price rises not the solution to binge drinking – Government. Radio NZ. August 24, 2010.
- Experts criticise likely liquor law reforms. Otago Daily Times. August 13, 2010.
- Booze law puts local communities in control. NZ Herald. August 23, 2010.
- A positive start but not enough – binge drinker’s grieving mum. NZ Herald. August 23, 2010.
- Youth booze scapegoat. Dominion Post. August 23, 2010.
- Government moves on liquor laws. Sunday Star Times. August 22, 2010.
- Alcohol plans like treating cancer with aspirin. Alcohol Action release. August 22, 2010.
- Prof Tom Barbor on curbing our binge drinking culture. TVNZ Breakfast. August 20, 2010.
- Sinking lid on pokies hurts sport. Nelson Mail. August 20, 2010.
- Government’s imminent alcohol decisions are predictable. Doug Sellman/Scoop. August 18, 2010.
- Queenstown booze ban call repeated. NZPA/Stuff/ August 19, 2010.
- Cabinet seeks support for alcohol laws. Stuff. August 17, 2010.
- Neighbourhood liquor store ban bill returns. Stuff. August 16, 2010.
- Liquor law changes announcement soon – Key. NZPA/Stuff. August 16, 2010.
- Goff pushes for alcohol reform. NZPA/Stuff. August 16, 2010.
- Parents horrified by booze culture. NZ Herald. August 16, 2010.
- 1000-strong shout for alcohol reform. Manukau Alcohol Action release/Scoop. August 15, 2010.
- Manukau alcohol rally speech. Prof Doug Sellman/Sccop. August 15, 2010.
- Hundreds rally for liquor reform in South Auckland. Radio NZ. August 16, 2010.
- Protesters demand action over liquor laws. One News video clip. August 15, 2010.
- Hundreds brave the cold to march against liquor licences. TV3. August 15, 2010.
- Girls top school booze league. Sunday Star Times. August 15, 2010.
- Big gains if tobacco sales end in a decade. NZ Herald. August 13, 2010.
- National MPs could have free vote on alcohol limit. The Press. August 11, 2010.
- Big majority for lower alcohol limit. NZ Herald. August 10, 2010.
- Drink drive bill could have the numbers – Hughes. Radio NZ. August 10, 2010.
- Nat MPs might get conscience vote on bill. NZ Herald. August 9.
- Study supports need to keep tobacco hidden. NZ Herald. August 10, 2010.
- Addiction rehab fraud will not be tolerated. MOH release/Scoop. August 6, 2010.
- Drinking age at 21 recommended by British doctor. August 6, 2010.
- NZ drinking culture needs tidy-up before RWC. NZ Herald. August 6, 2010.
- Gambling breaches alleged. Otago Daily Times. August 4, 2010.
- New Zealanders want an end to commercial tobacco sales. NZPA/NZ Herald. August 4, 2010.
- Army battling youth drinking culture. NZ Herald. August 3, 2010.
- I’d be a bit messy after drinking nine beers – Key. NZ Herald. August 4, 2010.
- UK expert criticises NZ govt inaction on drink drive limit. The Press. August 2, 2010.
- Court liquor ruling praised in the cities. NZ Herald. August 1, 2010.
- Drugs deadly on our roads – study. Sunday Star Times. August 1, 2010.
- Manukau residents protest against liquor store. NZ Herald. July 31, 2010.
July 2010
- Joyce concedes lower blood alcohol limit could save lives. NZ Herald. July 18, 2010.
- Bill shows alcohol and RWC like hand in glove. Stuff. July 28, 2010.
- Liquor industry claims it is ignored in law reform process. Radio NZ. July 28, 2010.
- Rally for liquor reform to be held in South Auckland. Radio NZ. July 27, 2010.
- Tokoroa Salvation Army – battle against the booze. TVNZ. July 27, 2010.
- Drink driving decision gutless. Otago Daily Times. July 27, 2010.
- Outcry as drink drive limit is retained. July 28, 2010.
- 0.05 inaction a huge opportunity missed. Alcohol Healthwatch release/Scoop. July 27, 2010.
- Scandalous alcohol decision. Alcohol Action NZ release/Scoop. July 27, 2010.
- Surge in booze shop bids as tough law looms. NZ Herald. July 26, 2010
- Backlash over booze control ideas. Northern Advocate. July 23, 2010.
- Pokie bid appals critics. Waikato Times. July 23, 2010.
- Christchurch doesn’t need more pokie machines. Green Party release/Scoop. July 22, 2010.
- Communities have little say on liquor licensing. Radio NZ. July 23, 2010.
- Gang pledges to keep its head down during rehab. July 21, 2010.
- Sallies and Mongrel Mob join forces. Radio NZ. July 19, 2010.
- Annual pokie spend continues down. Dept Internal Affairs release/Scoop. July 20, 2010.
- 17 outlets caught selling booze to kids. NZ Herald. July 15, 2010.
- Tobacco price increase prompts helpline spike. Stuff. July 15, 2010.
- Teen smoking falling. Dominion Post. July 15, 2010.
- Smoking initiatives hit by $12 million funding cut. July 14, 2010.
- CBD crime drops after bar hours change. Southland Times. July 13, 2010.
- Crack-down on teen binge drinking cuts ER cases. NZ Herald. July 8, 2010.
- Drunken youths at ER at the rate of almost one a day. NZ Herald. July 6, 2010.
- Parental law set to stop teen drinking. NZ Herald. July 5, 2010.
- Licensing hours the cornerstone of Govt liquor law reform. NZPA/Stuff. July 5, 2010.
- Govt’s liquor law reform plan doesn’t go far enough. TVNZ. July 5, 2010.
- Q&A interview with Simon Power on liquor law reform. Scoop. July 4, 2010.
- High-powered Kiwis push for tougher alcohol laws. NZ Herald. June 29, 2010.
June 2010
- Alcohol-related deaths soar. The Press. June 28, 2010.
- Internal Affairs clamps down on gaming funds. Otago Daily Times.
- Drug, alcohol funding cut. Marlborough Express. June 25, 2010.
- Call to sell smokes in adult shops only. Stuff. June 24, 2010.
- Plain cigarette packs turn off teen. NZ Herald. June 24, 2010.
- Ban tobacco or stop additives. NZ Herald. June 24, 2010.
- Online stores fall foul of tobacco law. NZ Herald. June 22, 2010.
- NZ smokers exposed to more tar than Aussies. NZ Herald. June 21, 2010.
- Insider to give MPs lowdown on big tobacco. NZ Herald. June 18, 2010.
- Call for synthetic cannabis controls. NZ Herald. June 15, 2010.
- Alcoholics denied aid says expert. The Press. June 12, 2010.
- More young drunks seeking help. Rotorua Daily Post. June 9, 2010.
- Fraud by rehab manager alleged. NZPA/Stuff. June 9, 2010.
- Tobacco price not seen as stopping smoking. Radio NZ. June 9, 2010.
- Health service wants jail for unregistered tobacco sellers. NZ Herald. June 8, 2010.
- Pokies sucking money from region. Nelson Mail. June 2, 2010.
- Smoking doubles depression risk. The Press. June 2, 2010.
- Treasury opposed increase in tobacco tax. NZ Herald. June 2, 2010.
- Hard decisions needed on youth drinking. NZ Herald. June 1, 2010.
May 2010
- Penalty a slap on the hand. Problem Gambling Foundation release/ May 31, 2010.
- Breaking the pokies’ grip – editorial. Nelson Mail. May 31, 2010.
- Tobacco companies target women. TVNZ News. May 28, 2010.
- Nelson-Marlborough DHB to cut $600,000 in addiction and mental health services. Marlborough Express. May 26, 2010.
- Tobacco giant backs retail protest. NZPA/Stuff. May 23, 2010.
- Synthetic cannabis available in NZ. Dominion Post. May 21, 2010.
- Wet gardens for street alcoholics planned if city booze ban extended. Dominion Post. May 21, 2010.
- Hospital clogged by drunks. Manawatu Standard. May 20, 2010.
- Most Kiwis support end to tobacco sales – Smokefree Coalition. NZPA/Stuff. May 18, 2010.
- Strategy struggles to keep the lid on P. Stuff. May 11, 2010.
- War on P gets $5.9 million as new figures released. Stuff. May 10, 2010.
- Police, doctors in bid to block illicit medicine use. The Press. May 10, 2010.
- Opioid use on the rise. The Press. May 10, 2010.
- Prosecution an option in gaming case. Otago Daily Times. May 7, 2010.
- Money-go-round prompts gaming reforms. The Press. May 7, 2010.
- New alcopops can kill. NZ Herald. May 7, 2010.
- Liquor a factor in sex illness. Waidato Times. May 4, 2010.
- NZ cannabis stronger than ever before. Herald on Sunday. May 2, 2010.
- Kiwis split over higher alcohol prices. Dominion Post. May 3, 2010.
- Exclusion of addicts before the courts decried. The Press. May 1, 2010.
- Survey: let’s put a cork in it. Waikato Times. May 1, 2010.
April 2010
- Mixed response to liquor proposals. Otago Daily Times. April 28, 2010.
- Too drunk to walk – that will be $250. NZ Herald. April 28, 2010.
- Liquor tax fails to win support. NZ Herald. April 22, 2010.
- Liquor law reform looms. Stuff. April 28, 2010.
- Alcohol law should not be conscience vote. Radio NZ. April 28, 2010.
- Drinks industry split over law changes. TVOne. April 28, 2010.
- Alcohol report polarises industry stakeholders. TV3. April 28, 2010.
- Jim Anderton calls for alcohol sports sponsorship ban. The Press. April 28, 2010.
- System failing addicted prisoners. NZ Herald. April 21, 2010.
- Drink drivers putting kids at risk. NZ Herald. April 2, 2010.
- Spending on pokies drops 9% on previous quarter. NZPA/NA Herald. April 19 2010.
- Meths drinking on the increase. The Press. April 14, 2010.
- Violence will continue until alcohol laws are changed. TV3 News. April 14, 2010.
- Police to oppose party bus applications. The Press. April 13, 2010.
- Plea to make sale of tobacco illegal. The Press. April 13, 2010.
- Funding review for court-based drug and alcohol and drug counselling as health services get the chop. Dominion Post. April 12, 2010
- Kiwis push for low drink drive limits. NZ Herald. April 9, 2010.
- Medics join the push to cut driver alcohol limit. The Press. April 9, 2010.
March
- Police want bar trading hours cut. The Press. March 24, 2010.
- Limited help for addicts bizarre. The Press. March 15, 2010.
- Auckland City Council passes liquor policy decisions to super-city. NZ Herald. March 15, 2010.
- Tobacco giant to put its case to inquiry. Dominion Post. March 11, 2010.
- Mayor uses casting vote to scupper pokie sinking lid policy. Taranaki Daily News. March 3, 2010.
- Cheap killer showing up at NZ parties. NZ Herald. March 2, 2010.
- Zero alcohol level for drivers under 20. NZPA/NZ Herald. March 1, 2010.
- Huge demand at new Northland residential detox centre. Northern Advocate. March 1, 2010.
February 2010
- Online gambling a growing problem. TVNZ. February 25, 2010.
- NZers drinking, smoking less. Radio NZ. February 21, 2010.
- Emotions run high at gambling hearing. Otago Daily Times. February 18, 2010.
- New Plymouth mayor opposes pokie ban. Daily News. February 17, 2010.
- Centre pulls families into addiction fight. Waikato Times. February 17, 2010.
- New Plymouth mayor opposes pokie ban. Daily News. February 17, 2010.
- Centre pulls families into addiction fight. Waikato Times. February 17, 2010.
- Potheads to be forced into rehab. The Press. February 12, 2010.
- Party pill import laws creating real risk. NZ Herald. February 12, 2010.
- Issues paper on controlling and regulating drugs. Law Commission release/Scoop. February 11, 2010.
- Alarm over drunk children. Otago Daily Times. February 11, 2010.
- Suburbs face pokie crackdown. Dominion Post. February 10, 2010.
January 2010
- Racing Board reports $119 million profit. Radio NZ. January 21, 2010.
- New meth drug rocks NZ. Sunday News. January 17, 2010.
- Mixing addictions is rough treatment. NZ Herald. January 14, 2010.
- ALAC looks to decision on global alcohol strategy. ALAC release/Scoop. January 13, 2010.
- Protect our future, ban tobacco displays. Cancer Society release/Scoop. January 12, 2010.
- Most voting for no more gambling sites. Otago Daily Times. January 13, 2010.
- Tobacco tax increase urged. Smokefree Coalition release/Scoop. January 12, 2010.
- Back again – the recycled addicts. NZ Herald. January 12, 2009.
- Heroin gains as supply of P slows. The Press. January 11, 2010.
- Crackdown coming for pokie operators. Dominion Post. January 8, 2009.
- Dunedin gambling policy throws up divisions. Otago Daily Times. January 8, 2009.
- New powers help police curb P trade. Dominion Post. January 7, 2010.
- One in ten licensees caught selling alcohol to minors. Dominion Post. January 6, 2010.
December 2009
- Booze as bad as LSD or ecstasy. Herald on Sunday. December 20, 2009.
- Cigarette companies find loopholes in sponsorship laws. Herald on Sunday. December 20, 2009.
- Make public drunkenness illegal. The Press. December 14, 2009.
- Ecstasy pills reveal alarming cocktail. Stuff. December 14, 2009.
- Customs alert to surge in imports of designer drug. The Press. December 12, 2009.
- No casino for Wellington. TV3 News. December 14, 2009.
- Queenstown bar owners lose bid for 24-hour trade. NZPZ/NZ Herald. December 14, 2009.
- Earlier closing time halves inner-city violence. Timaru Herald. December 11, 2009.
- Drink driving law change looks likely. The Press. December 11, 2009.
- Alcohol makes men more aggressive, sadistic – studies. The Press. December 11, 2009.
- Tobacco inquiry a truly historic event. Smokefree Coalition release/Scoop. December 10, 2009.
- Hamilton first city to ban booze in all public parks. Waikato Times. December 9, 2009.
- More convenience store liquor licences being reviewed. Otago Daily Times. December 7, 2009.
- Latest revelations in rugby clubs’ pokie scheme. Sunday Star Times. December 6, 2009.
- Liquor licence change long overdue – Dalziel. NZPA/Stuff. December 4, 2009.
- ALAC supports court of appeal ruling. ALAC release/Scoop. December 3, 2009.
- Court ruling may herald the end of corner store alcohol. The Press. December 3, 2009.
- Safety warning over addiction treatment. The Press. December 3, 2009.
- Call to raise off-licence purchase age. NZPA/NZ Herald. December 2, 2009.
- Children’s Commissioner recommends new liquor laws. Office of Children’s Commissioner release/Scoop.
- Drug rehab camp a success, Sallies and Mongrel Mob. TV3. November 29, 2009.
November
September
- Drug driving epidemic worse than thought. Herald on Sunday. September 20, 2009.
- Drinking limits not safe. Herald on Sunday. September 20, 2009.
- All bets are off say angry bar owners. Sunday News. September 20, 2009.
- Schools mix teens and booze. The Press. September 17, 2009.
- Support for changes to liquor laws. Otago Daily Times. September 16, 2009.
- Interventions could help with student drinking. Otago Daily times. September 16, 2009.
- Manawatu licensed premises fail the test. Manawatu Standard. September 15, 2009.
- Minimum liquor pricing sought. Otago Daily Times. September 14, 2009.
- Key under pressure on tobacco price hike. Sunday Star Times. September 13, 2009.
- Drink driving limits ridiculous – minister. NZ Herald. September 10, 2009.
August 2009
- Some pub promotions pushing the boundaries. News Talk ZB August 31, 2009.
- Springhall addiction centre move approved. Hawkes Bay DHB release/Scoop. August 28, 2009.
- Halls of residence a breeding ground for alcoholics. Waikato Times. August 31, 2009.
- Half of male students induce vomiting after drinking. The Press. August 25, 2009.
- Rules allow huge jump in city’s pokie outlets. Bay of Plenty Times. August 20, 2009.
- Trade Me starts selling wine. Radio NZ. August 20, 2009.
- Banning pseudoephedrine not the answer to P. Self Medication Industry release/Scoop. August 19, 2009.
- P precursor drug ban considered. NewstalkZB. August 19, 2009.
- Smuggling claims a smokescreen. ASH release/Scoop. August13, 2009.
- Licensing trust wants age raised for purchasing liquor from wholesale outlets. Western Leader. August 14, 2009.
- Man killed in half-way house on bail. NZPA/NZ Herald. August 13, 2009.
- Doctor calls for wet house for alcoholics. NZPA/NZ Herald. August 11, 2009.
- Addiction treatment times down after judge’s call. Otago Daily times. August 11, 2009.
- Teen drug use causes alarm. The Press. August 10, 2009.
- Commission increases pokie ban. The Press. August 6, 2009.
- Calls to alcohol helpline jump 11 per cent. NZ Herald. August 6, 2009.
- Booze bill can’t wait – mayor. Manukau Courier. August 4, 2009.
- Lotto hand outs $163m for the year. Dominion Post. August 5, 2009.
- Study finds more liquor outlets in poor urban areas. Radio NZ. August 5, 2009.
July 2009
- Police chief urges bar curfew. Dominion Post. July 24, 2009.
- Gambling on the rise in far north. Northern Advocate. July 21, 2009.
- Recreational gambling slows in Western Bay. Bay of Plenty Times. July 16, 2009.
- Annual pokie spend drops 5.3 per cent. Department of Internal Affairs release/Scoop. July 14, 2009.
- Charity funds down despite seasonal adjustment. Charity Gaming Association release/Scoop. July 14, 2009.
- Annual spending on poker machines drops to seven year low. NZ Herald. July 15, 2009.
- Hazardous drinking by uni students a serious problem. Alcohol Healthwatch release/Scoop. July 13, 2009.
- Police to target worst bars as council and DHB petitions off-licences. The Press. July 14, 2009.
- Liquor store twice serves girl 15. NZ Herald. July 14, 2009.
- Cheaper tobacco sparks outrage. Southland Times. July 3, 2009.
- Drink campaign goes nation-wide. NZ Herald. July 2, 2009.
- Drive for alcohol bill to be passed. Manukau Courier. July 2, 2009.
- Minister spotlights gambling issues. Wairarapa Times Age. July 1, 2009.
June 2009
- Drugged drivers face clampdown. Daily Post. June 30, 2009.
- Supermarkets making a mockery of proposal to outlaw selling alcohol below cost. Sunday Star Times. June 29, 2009.
- A racing industry without pokie money? Problem Gambling Foundation release/Scoop. June 30, 2009.
- Buying drugs easier than beer for teens. Dominion Post. June 25, 2009.
- Detox waiting list lengthens. Radio NZ. June 23, 2009.
- Liquor bill won’t reduce harm. Hospitality Association of NZ release/Scoop.
- Problem drinking targeted. Taranaki Daily News. June 19, 2009.
- Dangers of supplying alcohol to minors. Alcohol Advisory Council release/Scoop. June 19, 2009.
- Lotteries look to increase jackpot despite opposition. Radio NZ. June 18, 2009.
- Costs of alcohol abuse greatly exaggerated. CANZ release/Scoop. June 18, 2009.
- Academics slam result of study into alcohol abuse. The Press. June 18, 2009.
- New residential addiction facility for Dunedin. Otago Daily Times. June 15, 2009.
- Big Wednesday sucks people into gambling. NewstalkZB. June 12, 2009.
- Record lotteries a losing ticket. Problem Gambling Foundation release/Scoop. June 11, 2009.
- Ecstasy use up as P use levels off. Massy University release/Scoop. June 11, 2009.
- P use appears to be levelling out. NZ Herald. June 11, 2009.
- Home bake heroin back on the streets. NZPA/NZ Herald. June 11, 2009.
- Teen smoking hits new low. Stuff. June 11, 2009.
- Smoking rate for Maori teens still high. Radio NZ. June 11, 2009.
- Drugged driving a serious threat. Dominion Post. June 11, 2009.
- ASH attacks firms over cheap cigarettes. The Press. June 10, 2009.
- Cigarette price war. NZPA/Stuff. June 9, 2009.
May 2009
- P addiction curable if society will make the commitment. NZ Herald. May 29, 2009.
- Pharmacists reject ban on pseudoephedrine. Radio NZ. May 27, 2009.
- PM to look at banning over-the-counter pseudoephedrine sales. NZ Herald. May 26, 2009.
- Salvation Army Oasis Centres due for funding cuts. NZ Herald. May 26, 2009.
- P tide swamping police, courts. NZ Herald. May 16, 2009.
- Problem drinkers swamp agencies. NZ Herald. May 15, 2009.
- Alcohol linked to hospital admissions. NZPA/Stuff. May 15, 2009.
- Alcohol linked to ¼ emergency presentations. Alcohol Advisory Council release/Scoop. May 14, 2009.
- Overnight liquor bans reducing crime. North Shore Times. May 15, 2009.
- NZ can learn from our booze woes – Scottish advisor. NZ Herald. May 15, 2009.
- Scottish alcohol experience a warning for NZ. ALAC release/Scoop. May 14, 2009.
- Concerns of alcohol industry exposed. Curtin University of Technology release/Scoop. May 6, 2009.
- Households cut spending but not on alcohol. Dominion Post. May 7, 2009.
- Cheap supermarket liquor tipped to stay. NZ Herald. May 7, 2009.
- Liquor inspectors propose RTD ban. Taranaki Daily News. May 6, 2009.
- Below cost alcohol sales to stop. Otago Daily Times. May 6, 2009.
- Supermarket chains abolish below cost liquor sales. NZ Herald. May 6, 2009.
- Life-changing help thanks to the Sallies. Western Leader. May 2, 2009.
April 2009
- Small stores will close under liquor sale plan. Dominion Post. April 29, 2009.
- Alcohol short-circuits younger brains. Stuff. April 29, 2009.
- Candor Trust endorses Salvation Army’s criticism of liquor bill. Candor Trust release/Scoop. April 28, 2009.
- Salvation Army wants more done on alcohol. NZPA/TV3. April 28, 2009.
- Can’t punish everyone for youth benders. NZPA/Stuff. April 27, 2009.
- Overhaul of alcohol laws supported. NZPA/Stuff. April 26, 2009.
- Blanket drinking ban suggested. Nelson Mail. April 25, 2009.
- Liquor store closes after failing four controlled purchases. Waikato Times. April 27, 2009.
- ADHD medication may help P addicts. Sunday News. April 26, 2009.
- Alcohol-related harm. Sir Geoffrey Palmer speech/Scoop. April 24, 2009.
- Commission proposes raising drinking age, prices. NZ Herald. April 24, 2009.
- Sweeping changes to liquor laws proposed. NZPA/Stuff.
- Pokie spend drops – a reason to cheer. Problem Gambling Foundation release/Scoop. April 23, 2009.
- ALAC wants records of alcohol-related emergencies. ALAC release/Scoop. April 22, 2009.
- Emergency departments asked to record alcohol-related incidents. Otago Daily times. April 23, 2009.
- Alcohol warning labels urged after coroner’s web appeals. NZPA/NZ Herald. April 22, 2009.
- ALAC wants warning of drinking while pregnant. ALAC release/Scoop. April 21, 2009.
- Warning labels for alcohol. Alcohol Healthwatch release/Scoop. April 21, 2009.
- Financial pressure pushing many Kiwis to drugs and booze. TV3, April 21, 2009.
- Related video clip. TV3.
- Methadone programmes offer mixed blessings. NZPA/Stuff. April 21, 2009.
- Drug to help kick meth habit. North Shore Times. April 21, 2009.
- Shop owners rubbish tobacco claims. Marlborough Express. April 21, 2009.
- Worrying number of underaged d
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