Three Northland stores have been caught by police and health officials selling alcohol to underage buyers.
Northland District Health Board and NZ Police staff who this week conducted a Controlled Purchase Operation at licensed premises in the Far North region are disappointed with the result.
During the operation, the underage volunteers aged 17 years attempted to purchase alcohol from licensed premises in the greater Bay of Islands area.
The operation resulted in three sales from the 18 outlets tested.
Senior Constable Rasau Kalivati, alcohol harm prevention officer, Mid/Far North Police said they were very disappointed that these premises have failed the Controlled Purchase Operation.