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
OpinionCameron Brewer: Liquor policy leaves a sour tasteThis policy, if adopted, will see cordons go up around the alcohol section of every supermarket early in the morning and late at night, writes Cameron Brewer.12 May 05:43 AM
New ZealandA bit of red tape with your tapas?Serafin Bueno believed the Auckland Super City's boast of being a "business-friendly, can-do council" when deciding to open a cafe in Mt Eden's dining and bar precinct - three blocks from Rugby World Cup 2011 venue Eden Park.28 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiquor licence infuriates residentsA new bottle store licence has angered residents of one of Auckland's poorest suburbs after it was 'sneaked through'.21 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice minister 'shocked' at NZ's level of violent crimeCrime statistics released today show a 9.2 per cent increase in violent offending over the past 12 months.31 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandPolice back rise in drinking agePolice have said today they support proposals to increase the minimum drinking age and close bars earlier.22 Mar 09:06 PM
New ZealandNewmarket station bottle store approved despite objectionsA bottle store has opened next to the Newmarket Railway Station despite objections from residents of nearby apartments.02 Feb 03:00 PM
