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![Broken bridge, heartbroken businesses: How can it take almost a year to fix a waterfront lifeline?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Broken bridge, heartbroken businesses: How can it take almost a year to fix a waterfront lifeline?
'Catastrophic': Eateries say they have lost half their revenue; now they're cutting staff.
![Parnell landlord's 'last hurrah'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Parnell landlord's 'last hurrah'
Developer Kevin Harvey plans to open a seven-day hospitality venue and market, bringing a touch of Europe to Parnell. Video / Michael Craig
![Master Brewer celebrates 50 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Master Brewer celebrates 50 years
Master Brewer David Meads talks beer and working at Lion Breweries for over 50 years. Video / Michael Craig
![Popular Auckland restaurant, bar and nightclub operation in liquidation, owes $1.3m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Popular Auckland restaurant, bar and nightclub operation in liquidation, owes $1.3m
The first liquidator's report on two entertainment venues is out.
![Christchurch's best bars to escape the winter chill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch's best bars to escape the winter chill
With cold weather on the horizon, here are seven bars to get cosy in Christchurch.
![What makes a good sports bar? NZ Warriors move into rugby territory](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What makes a good sports bar? NZ Warriors move into rugby territory
There's a very big difference between a sports bar and a bar with sport on.
![Here's a toast to St Patrick: Green galore and happy hours a plenty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Here's a toast to St Patrick: Green galore and happy hours a plenty
How bars in Napier were getting into the St Patrick's Day spirit.
![$10m bar tab: Why Warriors opted for site next to Eden Park for themed pub](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$10m bar tab: Why Warriors opted for site next to Eden Park for themed pub
As well as purchasing the business, the club has also bought the building in Kingsland.
![Editorial: Why the Warriors' sports bar plans could fall flat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: Why the Warriors' sports bar plans could fall flat
OPINION: Is it ready for the off-field dramas entering the hospo business could bring?
![Ponsonby's Lime Bar turns 25](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ponsonby's Lime Bar turns 25
Ponsonby's Lime Bar turns 25 in January, making it the longest continuously running bar on the Ponsonby strip. Famous for its tiny size, cocktails featuring natural lime and its retro playlist, it has spawned a million wild nights and relationships. Video / Dean Purcell
![Good Spirits defaults on loan, loses CEO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Good Spirits defaults on loan, loses CEO
It has sold off pubs such as Danny Doolans and now Geoff Tuttle says he is out.
![How a deep-fried Mars bar made Edinburgh a top gastronomic destination](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How a deep-fried Mars bar made Edinburgh a top gastronomic destination
First tossed into an Edinburgh fryer in 1995: Scotland's 1200-calorie "delicacy".
![Tears, prayers and relief: Jury finds pair acted in self-defence in street brawl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tears, prayers and relief: Jury finds pair acted in self-defence in street brawl
The verdict means Iulu Apineru and Henry Atoni can now move on with their lives.
!['Covered in blood': New dad needed resuscitating after fight outside club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Covered in blood': New dad needed resuscitating after fight outside club
Nicholas Crosby threw first punch but Crown alleges two accused men kept going.
![Dishonesty charges for high-profile bar owner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dishonesty charges for high-profile bar owner
Matthew McLaughlin appeared in court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
![Beyond the Game: The Kiwi bar in Paris serving rugby fans a slice of home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beyond the Game: The Kiwi bar in Paris serving rugby fans a slice of home
Kiwi bar Black Sheep Society's owner, Duncan Patterson, is expecting up to 200 fans on game night. Video / NZ Herald
![Man charged after armed robbery at Wellington bar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man charged after armed robbery at Wellington bar
A manager was allegedly dragged through the restaurant in the incident.
![How to experience aperitivo like a true Milanese](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How to experience aperitivo like a true Milanese
New York Times: In Milan, giving the Aperitivo a new twist.
![Bar owner warns agencies will 'kill Courtenay Place'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bar owner warns agencies will 'kill Courtenay Place'
Greig Wilson said social housing in the city was the real problem.
!['Haemorrhaging': Popular bar loses up to $100k because it can't sell booze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Haemorrhaging': Popular bar loses up to $100k because it can't sell booze
The business suffered a 'shock-horror moment' after losing its liquor licence.
![How to negotiate a fair pay agreement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How to negotiate a fair pay agreement
The new deals will affect thousands of businesses, even many small ones.