Liquor
Candidates for change win West Auckland licensing trust seats
The local body elections saw a change of guard in many of the country's councils. At the same time in West Auckland, residents have voted for new representatives on their liquor licensing trusts that… Video, Audio
Supermarkets' fight against alcohol limits costing ratepayers
Auckland ratepayers are on the hook for legal bills totalling at least $1 million as the council fights for a temporary ban on downtown bottle stores.
Council and court papers obtained by Checkpoint… Audio
Green grocer to grog shop
Wellington Police have been canvassing Aro residents and alwrting them to how to oppose a new bottle shop in their area. Audio
After-ball parties could still be held - Police
Ashburton's now-cancelled school after-ball parties were a good idea but did not meet guidelines, according to Canterbury police.
Liquor shops cash in on Globug power purchases
A Thames mother says it's disgusting that people who need to top up their pre-pay power deals may have to do so in a liquor store. Audio