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Council rejects ‘inaccurate and misleading’ cafe petition
The Funky Duck will soon be 'completely and utterly gutted' as the lease ends.

How Britomart was transformed from neglected site to Auckland’s coolest precinct
Britomart values Auckland's past, present and future, says Christine Fletcher.

Small Business: The mother-daughter combo making high-quality matcha
Tessa Stockdale talks to Tom Raynel about her business Nomu Matcha.

Man killed by three vehicles on motorway a ‘decent person’ with troubled past
Joshua Love: failed businessman, political candidate, criminal, but mourned by family.

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.

My Secret Auckland: Singer Calla shares her favourite spots in the city
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Surprising study reveals best city for coffee in NZ and Australia
No, it's not in Wellington, Sydney or Melbourne.

My Secret Auckland: Actor and director Suzy Sampson shares her favourite places in the city
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Wrecked cafe reopens after front-end loader ram raid
The community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.

'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.