Episode

Bereaved parents fight banks to stop alcohol sales to kids

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Published: May 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 1364
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An underage teenager was able to buy alcohol from three different places without being asked for ID, before he drove drunk to his death. His parents are asking for a simple change. A grieving New Zealand couple are fighting for justice and for laws to be enforced after their underage teenage son was served alcohol in three different places, then drove drunk, killing himself Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details