PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Completely unique': Rangitīkei River births NZ first for beerThe first beer brewed with a wild yeast is set to be released later in November.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeep Creek brewery collapse: What went wrong?'A lot of pain out there' but some hope after disaster pushed Deep Creek over the edge.31 Oct 03:00 AM
Small BusinessAnother Kiwi craft beer company in deep troubleCraft brewer that had big plans is latest in embattled sector to face financial trouble.30 Oct 11:47 PM
BusinessFalling on hard times: What’s gone wrong for NZ-made wine and beer?Iconic brands have fallen on hard times.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand500 bottles to be judged in winemakers and brewers competitionThey might be amateurs, but they probably make a good drop. The judges will find out.05 Oct 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGermans shrug off economic gloom at booming OktoberfestFinancial Times: Record numbers flocking to fairground despite soaring cost of beer.01 Oct 07:42 PM
TravelThey’ll be back: Arnie spotted in lederhosen as Oktoberfest exceeds pre-pandemic numbers“I’ll be back…” he said, and the Austrian-American politician was true to his word.25 Sep 12:30 AM
New Zealand'I have drunk 18 Coronas': Dunedin teen driver charged with excess breath alcoholDunedin police had another busy weekend, dealing with drink drivers.24 Sep 10:30 PM
TravelThe European city you should skip London and Paris forWith a reputation for being boring, it's anything but...23 Sep 05:30 PM
CrimeName suppression lapses: Identity revealed in meth-laced beer caseAiden Sagala died in March after police said he "innocently sat down for a beer".19 Sep 05:17 AM
New ZealandBeer fears as Speight’s supply runs lowLion NZ has apologised to customers and added staff to address the issue.14 Sep 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCraft beer power list: Epic highs and lows of brokers who launched a brewing revolutionMichael Donaldson catalogues the most successful and influential names in craft brewing.07 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandCoromandel business owners hope for a summer resurgenceCoromandel recorded the dubious honour of the biggest drop in retail spending nationwide.04 Sep 10:44 PM
WorldHeineken sells its Russian operations for 1 euroHeineken said it would incur a total loss of 300 million euros.26 Aug 01:22 AM
New ZealandBeer company goes bananas - in a socially conscious way500 kilograms of bananas create a special brew.09 Aug 11:38 PM
New ZealandTuatara canning line productionDB Breweries Tuatara canning line production. Video / DB BreweriesWatch07 Aug 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumGDPCraft breweries: Alcohol excise hikes ‘a slap in the face’Independent craft breweries around the country say excise hikes are squeezing businesses.03 Aug 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingAlcohol tax hits Auckland gin business, liquidators called inLowered demand and an increase in the alcohol excise tax have hit profit margins.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThree reasons Epic Craft Beer failedBrewer got $210,000 Covid cash for 14 staff - even that wasn't enough for it to survive.02 Aug 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Citrus fruit and lager do not belong togetherIf the barman theory is correct, I might start my own trend.01 Aug 11:09 PM
New Zealand‘Socially irresponsible’: TVNZ sorry for airing beer ad during documentary on alcohol harmThe broadcaster said the ad placement was a mistake.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessAuckland Food Show debuts new flavours coming to Kiwi tablesThis year's Food Show kicked off today with a focus on New Zealand's small businesses.27 Jul 04:52 AM
InvestmentEpic Brewing Company goes into liquidationWell-known craft beer brand looking for buyers.27 Jul 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate'Not So Orr-Some': Brewery markets beer poking fun at Reserve Bank GovernorBehemoth Brewery makes monetary policy mainstream.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessOn a mission to spice up NZ's food and beer sceneChaat Street has partnered with Garage Project for this year's Wellington on a Plate.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from GabrielleThe embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.21 Jul 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Chronicle Q&A: Andy HenshawHenshaw said having a pint with friends was essential to its enjoyment.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelHow to eat your way through 36 perfect hours in VancouverThe culinary scene in Vancouver brings to life the city's diverse cultural heritage.18 Jul 07:00 PM
TravelOn tap: must-visit spots for great beer in NZGet your fix of innovative brews by visiting pubs and taprooms around our biggest cities.06 Jul 06:00 AM
EntertainmentTransgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney says Bud Light didn’t support her'I was waiting for the brand to reach out to me. But they never did.'01 Jul 09:07 AM
CrimeMeth-laced beer case: Manslaughter trial date set for alleged drug smugglerAiden Sagala died after drinking beer allegedly contaminated with methamphetamine.13 Jun 10:37 PM
New ZealandBottled up: Teens drinking less and staying home more'I've got better things to do than party,' one student said.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollutionNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSheep and beef farmer clinches top beer award with perfect pilsnerA farmer forced to rethink his business has brewed up the best beer in NZ.22 May 04:51 AM