In a statement, Dunedin Police said it was aware of — and monitored — the event.
New Zealand
Mon, Sep 21
The end of the match at Eden Park was marred by the actions of a few who were seemingly angry at some calls from match officials.
The Government has announced a rule change it says would make it easier for hospitality businesses to get people home safely and help reduce the risk of drink driving.
Business
Thu, Sep 17
The "senseless" death of the 20-year-old, who choked on his own vomit, has been called a "tragic consequence of excessive alcohol consumption" by a coroner.
Health
Mon, Sep 14
The Te Aro nightspot, known for its free popcorn and arcade games, is shutting its doors for good on September 19.
Sun, Sep 13
The now ex-officer's dishonesty was considered a criminal offence by the police watchdog, but he was not charged due to "insufficient evidence".
Crime and Justice
Tue, Sep 1
The 2027 festival had been scheduled for February 13, but tickets were never released for sale.
Thu, Aug 20
The battle to get beer flowing again at the Castlepoint Hotel — The Whakataki has been stalled by a wall of bureaucratic red tape.
Mon, Jul 20
The bottle shop, owned by NK Sahay Limited, sold alcohol to minors during three controlled purchase operations in the past 11 years.
Wed, Jul 1
Sixteen licensed premises were visited during the recent controlled alcohol purchase operation, and five of these failed a compliance check by selling alcohol to a minor.
Wed, Jun 10
Richard Foddy is alleged to have artificially inflated the value of Sacred Hill Vineyards' wine inventory in a bid to obtain funding.
Tue, Jun 2
Police have urged an alcohol licensing committee to shut down a bottle shop in Ōtara town centre, which they say is Auckland’s worst for anti social behaviour and public drinking.
Police said the application did not take into account that Flaxmere was "a high deprivation community vulnerable to alcohol related harm".
Wed, May 27
Two-year freeze for new liquor licences is lifting – but Auckland Council doesn't think that will bring a tide of applications.
Fri, May 15
New Zealand Police and Health New Zealand are against approving an application for a liquor licence at the Woolworths Flaxmere supermarket.
Tue, May 12
A rural Auckland tavern where a three-year-old child was allegedly "assaulted" by a patron will continue serving alcohol after being granted an on-licence renewal.
Thu, May 7
The teacher had drunk two bottles of wine the night before, before making an impulsive decision to bring a drink bottle filled with cider into work.
Fri, Apr 10
Police say the 25‑year‑old driver was seen weaving across the road, narrowly missing other vehicles, before being stopped.
Fri, Mar 27
The first card to be made available in the app includes a digital version of the Kiwi Access card, which allows people to prove they're over 18.
Mon, Mar 23
Different types of alcoholic beverages can influence the choices a person makes about consumption, research suggests.
Life
Sat, Mar 14
The statement follows an outpouring of sentiment on social media after the beloved Castlepoint Hotel pub announced it would be closing.
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.
Wed, Feb 11
Police received multiple calls about a vehicle swerving into oncoming traffic near Hamilton on Sunday afternoon.
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
