There are no special rules affecting trading on Saturday - but for the rest of the break, it's more complicated.
Tue, Mar 26
Scientists at Auckland University have carried out the country’s first large scale trial of using wastewater to monitor alcohol consumption.
Tue, Mar 19
Australian research says many parents across the ditch are "conflicted and concerned" about zero percent alcohol drinks and some parents here feel the same.
Wed, Mar 6
City considers closing restaurants at midnight instead of 2am and banning advertisements outside liquor stores.
Fri, Mar 1
But non-alcoholic beer has seen a surge in popularity after rising 8% in the last year – a mammoth 267% growth since 2020.
Tue, Feb 27
Seven Sharp's Rhiannon McCall investigates how to avoid feeling so rough the morning after a big night out.
December 12, 2023
Cyclist Andrew Milne was struck down and killed by a car driven by a man who was more than five times over the legal limit.
December 8, 2023
It follows "uncooperative" behaviour at an unrelated after party at the last festival.
December 7, 2023
Nineteen people were found to be over the legal limit last Friday and Saturday, according to police.
November 30, 2023
Lower decile schools were the worst affected, with 63% having alcohol advertisements within the area.
October 22, 2023
Some bar owners believe they are getting punished as a result of the "dire state" of Courtenay Place.
October 11, 2023
Foodstuffs North Island, the company that owns Four Square, New World, Pak’n Save and Liquorland brands, has lodged an appeal against the Eastern Bay’s Provisional Local Alcohol Policy.
September 26, 2023
The ban, imposed in terms of Masterton's bylaws, will prohibit the consumption or possession of alcohol in public places at Castlepoint and Riversdale during Labour Weekend.
September 16, 2023
The main concern for Māori public health experts is that the Government is too slow on enacting reforms relating to alcohol harm.
July 3, 2023
Fuelling up is now more expensive, but it's not all bad news as a host of changes come into force today.
July 1, 2023
Beer tanning is being touted by some as a new way to get the tan on - but dermatologists are strongly warning against it.
June 30, 2023
Alcohol might cause more harm than any other drug in New Zealand but as far as the Government is concerned, it still isn't a priority, Jack Tame writes.
Emma Hands lost her mum, 56-year-old Kathy Sexton, in April last year after a drunk driver crashed into her vehicle.
June 29, 2023
Aotearoa is "losing the battle on drunk driving," the Automobile Association says.
Why one person decided to make a shift towards a healthier future.
June 28, 2023
The latest research from the University of Otago used 17 harm criteria to identify which drug causes the most harm to the user and to others.
"If you don't drink, don't start," the Heart Foundation now says as its new advice also suggests a glass of red wine has no benefits for the heart.
June 27, 2023
Travel journalist Josh Martin said that the assumption that everything is cheaper in duty free needs to be challenged, as many items are not subject to Government duties in the first place.
June 22, 2023
From July 1, the price of a pint of beer and a glass of wine is set to rise following a 6.65% hike to the alcohol excise tax.
May 30, 2023
The Government has announced it will be introducing the second-largest alcohol excise tax increase in 30 years.