Alcohol

A breath test being conducted at a police stop.

Woman charged with driving 3.5 times over alcohol limit after school dropoff

"She was oblivious to her offence and even said she had dropped her children off at school that morning," police said.

Tue, Oct 7

Parāoa Brewing Co, at Whangapāraoa has lost its right to sell alcohol to customers. (Source: Google Maps)

Auckland gastropub denied liquor licences over noise complaints

Residents Richard and Vivan Field strongly opposed the renewals, saying the noise had contributed to stress, sleep disruption and anxiety.

Mon, Sep 29

Manurewa residents protested outside the shop last month.

'For the sake of our rangatahi': Auckland community fights new bottle shop

Manurewa residents faced the licensing committee this week, speaking on the the effect it would have on school children and the neighbourhood.

Fri, Sep 19

Public Health Communication Centre (PHCC) fears the inaccurate reporting of suppliers impacts the country's response to alcohol harm.

'Data is too poor': More alcohol suppliers than national figures suggest

The number of alcohol suppliers across the country is underreported, health advocacy group PHCC warns, and this impacts the country's response to alcohol harm.

Sat, Sep 6

Vape and liquor stores pair up in Auckland despite opposition

Vape stores setting up inside booze shops "only exacerbates the harm from both", say opponents, but the vaping industry says liquor store age restrictions would likely limit exposure to young people.

Tue, Aug 26

Woman charged with driving 3.5 times over alcohol limit after school dropoff

"She was oblivious to her offence and even said she had dropped her children off at school that morning," police said.

Tue, Oct 7

Auckland gastropub denied liquor licences over noise complaints

Residents Richard and Vivan Field strongly opposed the renewals, saying the noise had contributed to stress, sleep disruption and anxiety.

Mon, Sep 29

'For the sake of our rangatahi': Auckland community fights new bottle shop

Manurewa residents faced the licensing committee this week, speaking on the the effect it would have on school children and the neighbourhood.

Fri, Sep 19

'Data is too poor': More alcohol suppliers than national figures suggest

The number of alcohol suppliers across the country is underreported, health advocacy group PHCC warns, and this impacts the country's response to alcohol harm.

Sat, Sep 6

Vape and liquor stores pair up in Auckland despite opposition

Vape stores setting up inside booze shops "only exacerbates the harm from both", say opponents, but the vaping industry says liquor store age restrictions would likely limit exposure to young people.

Tue, Aug 26

It normally takes up to a week to brew the alcoholic beverage.

White noise speeds up beer fermentation by over a day – research

Playing white noise to beer has been shown to speed up fermentation by up to 20%, according to new research.

Mon, Aug 18

'Genuinely shocked': Sixteen businesses stung selling booze to minors

"I’m extremely disappointed with the level of non-compliance," Sergeant Greg Weston said.

Tue, Aug 12

Police said the result of the sting was "concerning".

Six out of eight businesses fail Taranaki underage booze sting

Police used two volunteers under the age of 18 who visited eight businesses in the area and attempted to buy alcohol.

Wed, Aug 6

July 2025

Journalist and mental health coach Paulette Crowley (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja)

Sorry booze, one of us had to lose: how I finally defeated my alcoholism

I was a successful journalist, a mum and an alcoholic – the last one threatened to destroy everything else.

Sun, Jul 27

Claire Turnbull (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja)

How many calories are in beer, wine and their alcohol-free alternatives?

Claire Turnbull pours the drinks and does the maths.

Sun, Jul 20

Approximately 170 distillers are in operation, a 530% increase on seven years ago.

Local distilleries vie for top prize as NZ Spirit Awards kick off

Nearly 600 spirits are being judged by more than 20 industry experts, with entries coming from 170 distilleries — a 530% increase from the 27 operating in 2018.

Thu, Jul 17

June 2025

'Drinking, urinating': Majority back extending Gisborne alcohol ban

The council has proposed an extension to the existing alcohol ban area and to create a new ban in the Kaiti area.

Sat, Jun 14

Some Auckland bottle shops caught selling alcohol to minors

Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past year.

Wed, Jun 4

May 2025

Christchurch woman drowned in spa pool after night of drinking

The woman, aged in her 70s, was found in the pool by her husband the morning after the party in 2021.

Fri, May 30

April 2025

The site is the old Black Bull Liquor Manurewa, which failed to reestablish a licence twice.

Fresh push for new bottle store in 'worst' location

A third attempt to set up a bottle shop near three schools in south Auckland is being strongly opposed by the community and advocacy groups.

Tue, Apr 29

A beer being poured at a bar (stock image).

Tauranga pub and attached bottle store stripped of liquor licences

The Welcome Bay Sports Bar and Grill and the Welcome Bay Super Liquor bottle store attached to the bar will no longer be able to sell alcohol following a recent hearing at the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA).

Tue, Apr 8

February 2025