The statement follows an outpouring of sentiment on social media after the beloved Castlepoint Hotel pub announced it would be closing.
New Zealand
Mon, Feb 16
Multiple crews from Wairoa, Gisborne, Nuhaka and Manutuke were called after a fridge fire became well involved on Sunday morning.
Sun, Feb 15
The licensee breached conditions including allowing intoxicated customers to remain on its premises, and permitting customers to become intoxicated.
Health
Wed, Feb 11
Police received multiple calls about a vehicle swerving into oncoming traffic near Hamilton on Sunday afternoon.
Crime and Justice
Mon, Feb 9
Alcohol harm costs the economy $9.1 billion a year, and is linked to more than 200 medical conditions.
Fri, Jan 30
Red Frogs looked after more than 300 people across six locations over the New Year's period.
Tue, Jan 13
Three offenders allegedly entered the store in Auckland's Sunnynook shortly before 9pm, with two people stealing boxes of alcohol.
Fri, Jan 9
Among the brands scattered across the asphalt were Lion Red, Speight’s Summit Ultra, Heineken, Steinlager, and Hyoketsu.
December 24, 2025
Simon Court's members' bill would remove some trusts' exclusive rights over certain alcohol licenses.
November 30, 2025
Senior Sergeant Samuel Parata said police evidence suggested the liquor store would worsen harm in an already high-risk, high-deprivation area.
October 16, 2025
"She was oblivious to her offence and even said she had dropped her children off at school that morning," police said.
October 7, 2025
Residents Richard and Vivan Field strongly opposed the renewals, saying the noise had contributed to stress, sleep disruption and anxiety.
September 29, 2025
Manurewa residents faced the licensing committee this week, speaking on the the effect it would have on school children and the neighbourhood.
September 19, 2025
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.
September 6, 2025
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.
Business
August 26, 2025
Playing white noise to beer has been shown to speed up fermentation by up to 20%, according to new research.
August 18, 2025
"I’m extremely disappointed with the level of non-compliance," Sergeant Greg Weston said.
August 12, 2025
Police used two volunteers under the age of 18 who visited eight businesses in the area and attempted to buy alcohol.
August 6, 2025
I was a successful journalist, a mum and an alcoholic – the last one threatened to destroy everything else.
Life
July 27, 2025
Claire Turnbull pours the drinks and does the maths.
July 20, 2025
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.
July 17, 2025
The council has proposed an extension to the existing alcohol ban area and to create a new ban in the Kaiti area.
June 14, 2025
Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past year.
June 4, 2025
The woman, aged in her 70s, was found in the pool by her husband the morning after the party in 2021.
May 30, 2025
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.
April 29, 2025
