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![Japan’s biggest brewer cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Japan’s biggest brewer cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal
Financial Times: Brewers are racing to capitalise on health conscious customers.
![The Lion roars: How a cluster of breweries came to be owned by a Japanese conglomerate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Lion roars: How a cluster of breweries came to be owned by a Japanese conglomerate
Doug Myers was instrumental in transforming Lion Breweries into an international company.
![Hawke's Bay beer tasting trainee loved sitting at the table sipping with the experts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hawke's Bay beer tasting trainee loved sitting at the table sipping with the experts
Si Jin Lee fell in love with beer during pub crawls. Now it's her whole life.
![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.
![In pictures: A B.A.D day at Duart House](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
In pictures: A B.A.D day at Duart House
Despite the unfortunate acronym there were no bad vibes at Duart House over the weekend.
![What NZ wine buyers are revealing and which country drinks the most wine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What NZ wine buyers are revealing and which country drinks the most wine
More wine buyers are women and more are also buying beer.
![How can I lose my beer belly and still drink alcohol?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How can I lose my beer belly and still drink alcohol?
It can be taxing for not only the bank account, but also long-term health.
![Guitar hero on 'beautiful' life after overcoming drug addiction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Guitar hero on 'beautiful' life after overcoming drug addiction
Former Dragon guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is touring New Zealand next month.
![Decline in alcohol consumption the biggest fall in 15 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Decline in alcohol consumption the biggest fall in 15 years
Challenging year for producers - but do we have a drinking problem, or an economy problem?
![Teacher-turned-brewer of Cowabunga calls in liquidators](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teacher-turned-brewer of Cowabunga calls in liquidators
'It’s a crowded market. They were unable to make a go of it.'
![A car floated upside down into the side of Chris Barber's home. He never found out whose it was](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A car floated upside down into the side of Chris Barber's home. He never found out whose it was
'The car sort of sums it up, how the cyclone just pushed everything around.'
![Vaping, swimming pools, live gigs: 2023 sets consumer spending records](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vaping, swimming pools, live gigs: 2023 sets consumer spending records
Data from ANZ and Worldline showed spending was subdued in December but still set records.
![Is alcohol affecting your fertility?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Is alcohol affecting your fertility?
The experts have some advice on how to approach drinking if you're trying to get pregnant.
![Another craft beer business in financial trouble, liquidator appointed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Another craft beer business in financial trouble, liquidator appointed
Company changed its business model when Covid broke out to try to adapt.
![The ultimate Christmas gift guide for your favourite foodies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The ultimate Christmas gift guide for your favourite foodies
Plus, seven cheap presents you can make in your kitchen.
![Pioneering drinks business strikes trouble, makes arrangement with creditors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pioneering drinks business strikes trouble, makes arrangement with creditors
List of secured creditors released with deed names those claiming money including IRD.
![Group of locals band together to save rural Southland pub](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Group of locals band together to save rural Southland pub
The Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.
![Deep Creek brewery collapse: How much is owed to creditors and staff](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Deep Creek brewery collapse: How much is owed to creditors and staff
A shipment failure to China left the craft brewer with a cashflow problem.
![Beer festival worker left with severe concussion in assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beer festival worker left with severe concussion in assault
The 19-year-old employee is recovering from his injuries.
![Win yourself some wine-tasting and a meal out with Taste Hastings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Win yourself some wine-tasting and a meal out with Taste Hastings
A big street party is coming to town.
!['Completely unique': Rangitīkei River births NZ first for beer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Completely unique': Rangitīkei River births NZ first for beer
The first beer brewed with a wild yeast is set to be released later in November.