Police sent a 17-year-old volunteer into 28 premises - and sales were made at two, in Kaipara and Hokianga.

Police say they're hoping to suspend their store and manager licences.

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16 Sep: Whangarei Police got more than they bargained for after a man who entered a house and allegedly stole an orange was also found with a shotgun, a large amount of cash and a gang patch

16 Sep: A special search warrant - has allowed the arrest and charging of gang members in Wairoa

16 Sep: Police are still working to identify a body found in the front seat of a burning car near State Highway One north of Taupo last week

15 Sep: A number of former All Blacks have wound back the clock and dusted off the boots for the Classic All Blacks against the Classic Taniwha in Whangarei

15 Sep: Emergency services have been called after a paraglider crashed into a bush on the side of Mount Maunganui

14 Sep: Bay of Plenty's taken charge after halftime to earn a 33-20 NPC win over Taranaki in Tauranga

14 Sep: Police are seeking sightings of a man they say could have the been the last to see a homicide victim alive in Dargaville

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