A South Auckland community's failure to stop a liquor store opening opposite a decile 1 school normalises the sale of alcopops to young people, says principal Robin Staples.

Nearly one in every three beers in the world could soon be sold by the same company.

Shane McKillen has resigned from the board of Veritas Investments to focus on other business commitments.

Results from the three brewers that control 90 per cent of New Zealand's beer market show continued erosion in demand and margins.

The craft beer trend is growing fast. Is it all froth and fashion, or a real moneymaker?

A deal with liquor distributor Hancocks is just the tonic Auckland-based Rogue Society Gin needs as it eyes expansion to Australia.

Lydia Sosene writes: A full-strength alcohol outlet would be a recipe for disaster and the social cost on our struggling community will continue to triple.

A local board has had to go it alone in appealing against a proposed new liquor store opposite a Mangere school, after the Auckland Council refused to back the appeal.

This policy, if adopted, will see cordons go up around the alcohol section of every supermarket early in the morning and late at night, writes Cameron Brewer.

Snorted alcohol has the potential to deliver alcohol [directly] to the brain, writes Nial Wheate. "The product is clearly targeted towards the alcopops market. But there are dangers that need to be considered before such a product is made available."

Purchases are lining up to buy an award-winning New Zealand schnapps brand and more than ten possible buyers have made enquiries with the liquidator looking to sell it.

An award-winning New Zealand schnapps-maker has been put into liquidation owing creditors and shareholders hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Craft brewer Epic is claiming victory over brewing giant Lion in the more than $3 billion Swedish beer market.

DB Breweries is eyeing Europe as a potentially lucrative market for its Monteith's beer brand.

Christchurch teenagers not old enough to legally drink will have a say on the city's future liquor policies.

A new craft beer by Lion has been banned by a retailer because its advertising material is "an insult to a great industry".

A legal stoush is brewing over the $1.5 billion price tag Japanese beer maker Asahi paid for Auckland-based Independent Liquor in 2011.

The festive season, finds Don Kavanagh, is a license to try a few new bevvies.

The takeover of a well-known craft brewery is not all bad, notes Don Kavanagh.

Thomson's labels are well worth serious attention, says Don Kavanagh.

Don Kavanagh toasts one of this country's most successful wineries.

Choosing the right drinks to go with your barbecue this summer will make the good times even better.