New Zealand‘Pregnant? Don’t Drink’: 87-year-old’s mission to tackle disorderA petition calls for 'Pregnant? Don’t Drink' signs in liquor stores.08 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandOwners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter FactoryThe Whangārei venue has been allowed to keep operating, but under reduced hours.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUrination, vomiting and fighting: Violent behaviour sees police oppose venue's liquor licenceNew owners of The Butter Factory face liquor licence challenge amid safety issues.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Liquor sales decision increases heat on supermarkets14 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandSalute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licenceAndrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt cracks down on alcohol industry, councils get more powers to set rulesThe changes will give councils more power to control alcohol sales in their backyard.29 Oct 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHalf-million loss for luxury hotel in seven-month wait for liquor licence'It's a luxury lodge, if there is no alcohol, no dinner, we can't run [events] at all.'01 Sep 05:51 PM
New ZealandExclusive: 501's liquor licence bid declined despite Leo Molloy's support"I am trying to give Moses a second chance," says Molloy.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinksA video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaiheke neighbours allege 'litany' of failings at Cable Bay Vineyards'He should have gone to the toilet before leaving.'26 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland liquor stores stop selling spirits during lockdownToo many people were coming from outside West Auckland to buy spirits, trust says.04 Apr 04:55 PM
RetailPolitical brew-ha-ha: Voters to decide fate of alcohol sales in AucklandVoters will get the chance to decide who control liquor sales in West Auckland.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBooze vote looms out westCampaign group searching for candidates for local elections.12 Aug 11:07 PM
New ZealandWellington liquor store appeal dismissedIt's considered by police and public health to be one of the highest risk liquor stores.31 Jul 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBar wars: Campaigners close on booze voteThe battle over alcohol sales in West Auckland has reached a key point.10 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandUnrest in the West: Battle lines drawn in liquor sales warA new battle is brewing over access to alcohol in Auckland.31 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandASA overturns call on licensing trusts' crashes claimComplaint laid in June on behalf of the West Auckland Licensing Trusts Action Group.28 Nov 07:21 AM
New Zealand'Ample warning': Notorious Dunedin bar ordered shutBar owner 'extremely disappointed', says closure a loss for the Dunedin community.04 Jul 10:18 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: What the Heff? Calling time on our booze and binge mentalityCOMMENT: Being hammered while serving customers, abusing police not a 'normal' Saturday.25 Jun 06:52 PM
New ZealandMangawhai Tavern's liquor license at risk following drunken chaos'We weren't wholly prepared for 350 intoxicated people to show up,' says tavern's manager.25 Feb 11:33 PM
BusinessWorld Cup strip show gets licensing OKA brothel's strip-show during a match of last year's Rugby World Cup didn't breach alcohol licensing rules.06 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandBars to open for Rugby World Cup gamesBars will be allowed to open for every Rugby World Cup game - not just All Blacks matches - under a new bill that passed in Parliament last night.26 Aug 05:13 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Greens are 'anti-fun wowsers'What a bunch of anti-fun wowsers the Greens are for blocking a bill to allow pubs to remain open during the World Cup, writes Mike Hosking.11 Aug 07:12 PM
New ZealandBar manager at four times over limitA bar manager was caught driving more than four times over the legal limit may have her licence suspended.26 Mar 06:14 AM
New ZealandOversight leaves hotel dryOne of Auckland's major hotels has been left dry for nearly a month over the holiday period because of a mix-up in renewing its liquor licence.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBar, stripclub hit with liquor bansAuckland stripclub Calendar Girls and popular Ponsonby bar Grand Central have both had their liquor licenses temporarily suspended.22 May 02:34 AM
