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Wellington’s hospitality scene: What has replaced all the closed restaurants?
A wave of closures has rocked the capital but some doors haven't stayed shut for long.
The coffee lovers guide to a great summer sip in NZ
Where to find the best brews in our most popular summer destinations.
'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATM
Bar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'
Masked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raid
The burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.
The healthiest type of coffee – and the ones to avoid
How you prepare your brew can impact its health credentials more than you think.
'Increasingly difficult': Nikau Cafe to close in Wellington's Civic Square
Construction disruption has become too much for the beloved business.
Editorial: Outdoor dining fees hike could ruin some town centres
OPINION: The challenging times for hospitality are about to get worse.
Secret Auckland: A poet's tour of Tāmaki Makaurau
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Editorial: Wellington quake shows WFH still needed
OPINION: In a shaky city, resilience and adaptability is key to remain productive.
Auckland Council to forcibly sell cafe owner's properties after record $876k rates bill
Dilip Rupa was the first person prosecuted for refusing to display Covid-19 QR codes.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hard
OPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.
Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
Waste minimising app launches in Rotorua.
Eatery at heart of Wellington's political scene opening new venue
The cafe popular with public servants was the scene of a career-ending scandal.
Three Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobs
It's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital.
Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?
Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.
Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.
Is New Zealand’s cafe scene shrinking?
Tougher economic times are getting to cafes for the first time in decades.
It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ
The region has secured the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition (again).
The iconic Auckland restaurants that have closed in 2024
A round-up of recent closures across the city's hospitality scene.
Catch a last-minute film at the NZIFF, then top it off with these Auckland events
If you have the joy of some free time this weekend, we’ve got a list of ways to fill it.
Arson blamed for blaze that destroyed Polynesian cafe in Pukekohe
Tuesday's blaze completely destroyed the takeaway shop, which had only opened this year.
'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses
'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'
Is this NZ's cheapest brew? How customers reacted to cafe selling coffees for $2
'I hear people tell me daily about the increased cost of living.'
'Use the good butter': Why Browns cafe in Remuera has a winning formula
An Auckland couple, who run three successful cafes, talk about how they fill tables.