Tag: alcohol
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Central North Island Premises Caught Selling Alcohol to Minors
Two premises in Taihape, Central North Island, have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers during a police operation. The breaches have been referred to the Alcohol Regulatory & Licensing Authority.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Central North IslandTaihapeHuntervilleMartonAlcoholUnderage DrinkingNew Zealand Police
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Taranaki Police Concerned by 20 Impaired Drivers Apprehended Over Weekend
Taranaki Police express concern after apprehending 20 drivers over the legal alcohol limit during a weekend operation, highlighting the need for public awareness and responsible decision-making.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation TaranakiNew Zealand PoliceImpaired DrivingDarin HaengaTraffic SafetyAlcohol
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Speeding Driver Nabbed in East Auckland After Reaching 150km/h
A 34-year-old man was caught speeding in east Auckland, allegedly reaching over 150km/h. The driver was stopped, found to be over twice the legal alcohol limit, and had his vehicle impounded.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues PakurangaBotany RoadCounties Manukau EastAnn WilkieHope Farm RoadalcoholNew Zealand Police
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Tairāwhiti Gang Gathering Sees Minimal Issues, Say Police
Police reported no significant issues related to the behavior of attendees at a planned gang-related gathering in Tairāwhiti. Seven individuals were found with excess breath alcohol levels.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia TairāwhitigangEastern DistrictalcoholpoliceGwynne Pennellpublic safetyNew Zealand Police
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Canterbury Police Crackdown Nets Nine Impaired Drivers
Over 800 breath tests conducted in Rangiora and Kaiapoi, resulting in multiple arrests. Police investigate local bar link to impaired driving.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation CanterburyRangioraKaiapoiImpaired DrivingAlcoholNew Zealand Police
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Blenheim Businesses Busted in Underage Alcohol Sting
Two Blenheim premises failed a controlled purchase operation, selling alcohol to underage volunteers. Police and the Marlborough District Council are addressing the licensing breaches.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal BlenheimMarlborough District CouncilAlcohol Regulatory and Licensing AuthorityUnderage DrinkingControlled Purchase OperationAlcoholNew Zealand Police
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South Waikato Businesses Busted Selling Alcohol to Minors
A controlled purchase operation in Tokoroa and Putāruru found that eight out of eleven premises failed to check the ID of an underage volunteer attempting to purchase alcohol.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Bay of Plenty PoliceSouth WaikatoControlled Purchase OperationTokoroaPutāruruAlcoholUnderage DrinkingNew Zealand Police
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Kaipara Alcohol Compliance Checks Find No Breaches
Joint operation between health officials and police finds no breaches in Kaipara alcohol compliance checks. Underage volunteers were unable to purchase alcohol from 18 licensed outlets.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw Enforcement KaiparaNational Public Health ServiceNorthern Region Compliance OfficersWhangārei PolicealcoholControlled Purchase OperationsNew Zealand Police