Liquor Laws
There's talk tougher controls on Auckland nightlife meaning the city will suffer
There's a concern that more rules and tougher policing will lead to the death of night life in Auckland. Audio
Bar lockouts 'destroy the culture of the CBD'
Venue and bar owners say a lock-out policy will not work for Auckland bars, despite assault rates in Sydney dropping after a similar policy was introduced there.
Health experts welcome ruling against extension
Councils could struggle to allow bars to stay open later than 4 am after a Wellington City Council bid was overturned this week. Audio
Wellington considers court over central city bar hours
The Wellington City Council will consider whether to go to court after being knocked back over keeping central city bars open till 5am. Audio
The alcohol industry fights bylaws to close bars early
A lobby group tackling harmful drinking is accusing the alcohol industry of using underhand tactics to stymie local councils. Audio
Police and health authorities battle bar closures
The times bars and bottle-stores will close their doors in Wellington is being fiercely debated at an appeal hearing in the capital. Audio