Pre-Christmas pass mark for New Plymouth liquor outlets

Liquor outlets in Waitara and New Plymouth are getting a tick of approval after none sold alcohol to underage buyers during a controlled purchase operation last Friday (19 December).

Controlled Purchase Operation 'brings encouraging results'

A Controlled Purchase Operation (CPO) was conducted by Northland Police and Northland District Health Board over the weekend. The operation audited 16 Off-Licensed premises in the eastern beach locations from Oakura in the north to Waipu in the south.

Two men charged with assaulting Police

Two men have been charged with assaulting a police officer following an attack on an Orewa Constable today.

The officer was patrolling the Orewa CBD at around 12.40pm, where there is a 24-hour liquor ban.

Police have major issue with minor sales

Fifty one off-licence liquor outlets in the Auckland City Police District have been caught selling alcohol to minors aged 16 or 17 so far this year.

Of the 31 detected, 14 were either supermarkets or superettes.

‘Tis the season to be a responsible host

The festive season is fast approaching, so make sure you take the time to refresh your understanding about providing refreshments

With recent changes to legislation around blood alcohol levels, knowing what’s legal and responsible will help keep you, your family and others safe.

Safety reminder for Carnivale

Police and organisers of Friday night’s More FM Carnivale at the top of Trafalgar Street want young people to enjoy themselves but remember to respect the alcohol ban.

The Carnivale is part of Nelson City Council’s Nelson Arts Festival.

Beers 'n' kebabs are the latest offerings in retail shopping sell down

The carefully planned sell down of commercial units within urban Rotorua’s Redwood Centre retail and healthcare hub continues - with the Liquorland and Donna Kebab stores becoming the latest to be placed on the market for sale.

Blackenbrook celebrates 10 years

Acclaimed family-run winery Blackenbrook Vineyard is celebrating the 10 year anniversary since their first vintage and thanking the local community.

Retail properties 'lead the charge' at auctions

Stand-alone retail properties have again led the market in sales at Bayleys’ latest Greater Auckland auctions held in the city recently.

MASU launches new bespoke flavour offering

Choosing your own flavour is more commonly associated with ice cream stands. But now leading Japanese Robata Restaurant MASU by Nic Watt in SKYCITY’s Federal Street is taking flavour choice to its shochu bar.