Australian publicans are no longer legally responsible for the behaviour of people who become intoxicated in their bars.

The Viva team seeks out Auckland's best options for grabbing a quick bite to eat.

A renewed effort in the kitchen has paid off for an old favourite.

Bar owners are trying novel ways to get punters in to watch tonight's Fight of the Century between David Tua and Shane Cameron.

Publicans in suburban Auckland reckon the city council should leave the running of neighbourhood bars to the locals.

Trained security guards will be posted outside top Auckland restaurants under planned city council liquor law changes.

It is not only comedians who have an intimate relationship with the bottle. Alcohol is a prerequisite to career advancement in many New Zealand professions, reports Matt Nippert

Hundreds of Auckland bars and restaurants will be forced to close at 11pm under planned city council liquor law changes.