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Bars given life preservers to rescue drunks

Thirst for Rugby World Cup opening night gets cash, drink flowing

Publican suspended after death

<i>Don Kavanagh</i>: Going down the country

Provincial pubs serve up a wealth of character and laughter with the ale and food, finds Don Kavanagh.

Pub spy: Julep

There is something definitely odd about Ponsonby Rd that confuses me.

World Cup breathes new life into wharf's Shed 10

Piha Cafe finally wins approval to serve alcohol during Cup

Piha Cafe granted liquor licence

Don Kavanagh: Behind bars

Take Don Kavanagh's advice and get out, find a pub, and meet some sociable strangers.

RWC: Bars race to obtain last minute licences

Bars and restaurants will stay open longer as special licences are granted for the Rugby World Cup.

Don Kavanagh: Sherry not just for knitters

Party pals get celebs on board

Bitter blow for phone box pub bid

Villagers who turned a redundant telephone box into an alehouse in the hope of claiming a world record for the UK have been dealt a bitter blow.

Pub spy: The Patriot Bar and Restaurant

I don't get over to the North Shore very often. Not for pleasure anyway.

Pub spy: Prague Bar & Cafe

Prague is the newest bar I've been into for ages, but it manages to feel like it's been there for a while.

Pub spy: The Clare Inn

Whenever I walk into this pub I'm reminded that all the great bars I've ever drunk in didn't rest their reputations on looking flashy.

Be realistic about World Cup goals: Warning

Competing nations choose their pubs