Tag: alcohol
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Central North Island Premises Caught Selling Alcohol to Minors
Two premises in the Central North Island have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers. The operation was conducted by Central District Police Alcohol Harm Prevention Officers (AHPO), alongside Rangitikei District Council and Health Compliance officers, in Taihape, Hunterville, and…
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 are raising concerns after catching 20 drivers over the legal alcohol limit during a recent weekend operation. Acting Area Commander Taranaki, Darin Haenga, is urging motorists to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. "We are…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation TaranakiNew Zealand PoliceImpaired DrivingDarin HaengaTraffic SafetyAlcohol
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Speeding Driver Nabbed in East Auckland After Reaching 150km/h
A driver in east Auckland was caught speeding after allegedly reaching speeds of more than three times the speed limit. The Police Air Support Unit spotted the vehicle driving dangerously on Botany Road at approximately 11 p.m. last night. Inspector…
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 report that a planned gang-related gathering in Tairāwhiti this weekend saw no significant issues regarding the behaviour of those who attended. Additional police were brought in from around the Eastern district to increase police presence for the event. Inspector…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia TairāwhitigangEastern DistrictalcoholpoliceGwynne Pennellpublic safetyNew Zealand Police
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Canterbury Police Crackdown Nets Nine Impaired Drivers
Canterbury Police conducted a targeted operation in Rangiora and Kaiapoi last weekend, focusing on impaired drivers to boost road safety. The operation resulted in nine drivers being processed for driving over the legal alcohol limit after more than 800 breath…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation CanterburyRangioraKaiapoiImpaired DrivingAlcoholNew Zealand Police
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Blenheim Businesses Busted in Underage Alcohol Sting
Two establishments in Blenheim were caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers during a controlled purchase operation conducted on Friday, August 22, by Blenheim Police and the Marlborough District Council licensing team. Out of ten premises checked, two failed by serving…
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
Police in the Bay of Plenty are condemning the results of a recent Controlled Purchase Operation (CPO) in the South Waikato area, after a high number of premises were caught selling alcohol to minors. The operation, conducted on Saturday, August…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Bay of Plenty PoliceSouth WaikatoControlled Purchase OperationTokoroaPutāruruAlcoholUnderage DrinkingNew Zealand Police
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Kaipara Alcohol Compliance Checks Find No Breaches
A recent joint operation between the National Public Health Service – Northern Region Compliance Officers and Police in the Kaipara area found no breaches of alcohol sale regulations. The operation involved supervised volunteers aged 15 and 17 attempting to purchase…
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw Enforcement KaiparaNational Public Health ServiceNorthern Region Compliance OfficersWhangārei PolicealcoholControlled Purchase OperationsNew Zealand Police