Three Auckland liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minors

Friday 12 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 12 Dec 2025, 5:16pm

Three liquor stores in suburban Auckland failed ID checks during a three-week compliance operation. Police tested 36 licensed premises to ensure adherence to alcohol laws. Authorities expressed disappointment after three of the stores were found selling alcohol to underage customers.

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1. StuffFri 12 Dec 2025, 4:35pm

   Police find liquor stores selling alcohol to minors (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 12 Dec 2025, 5:06pm

   Three Auckland stores caught selling alcohol to minors (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 12 Dec 2025, 5:16pm

   Police disappointed with alcohol sales to minors in Auckland (opens in new tab)