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![Why a ban on energy drinks won't be enough to protect children](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why a ban on energy drinks won't be enough to protect children
The buzz around energy drinks isn't dying down. And it's not just because of the caffeine.
![Police probe after nearly 300 bottles of alcohol supplied to student flat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police probe after nearly 300 bottles of alcohol supplied to student flat
Liquor company allegedly sought promotion on social media in exchange for booze.
![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.'
![Dry January is nearly over. Here’s how to raise a glass - healthily](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dry January is nearly over. Here’s how to raise a glass - healthily
Congratulations for finishing Dry January. Now here's how to ease yourself back.
![Reese Witherspoon responds to backlash over eating snow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Reese Witherspoon responds to backlash over eating snow
The Oscar-winning actress downplayed critics' concerns after they raised health concerns.
![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
![Lisa King on expanding AF to the US market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lisa King on expanding AF to the US market
AF and Eat My Lunch founder Lisa King says her biggest success is leaving corporate.
![‘My dad died an alcoholic - this is how I manage to drink normally'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘My dad died an alcoholic - this is how I manage to drink normally'
"After Dad died, it gave me the impetus to nail down a more moderate drinking life."
![Threesomes, a semi and corporate jabs: The unlikely Kiwi brand sipping on controversy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Threesomes, a semi and corporate jabs: The unlikely Kiwi brand sipping on controversy
Competition in the food-science category is fizzing.
!['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.
![Deep Creek brewery collapse: What went wrong?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Deep Creek brewery collapse: What went wrong?
'A lot of pain out there' but some hope after disaster pushed Deep Creek over the edge.
!['Most sought-after' whisky expected to fetch $2.5m at auction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Most sought-after' whisky expected to fetch $2.5m at auction
What makes the Macallan Adami 1926 so special - and expensive?
![Heineken sells its Russian operations for 1 euro](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heineken sells its Russian operations for 1 euro
Heineken said it would incur a total loss of 300 million euros.
!['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.
![Craft breweries: Alcohol excise hikes ‘a slap in the face’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Craft breweries: Alcohol excise hikes ‘a slap in the face’
Independent craft breweries around the country say excise hikes are squeezing businesses.
![Alcohol tax hits Auckland gin business, liquidators called in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Alcohol tax hits Auckland gin business, liquidators called in
Lowered demand and an increase in the alcohol excise tax have hit profit margins.
![Three reasons Epic Craft Beer failed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Three reasons Epic Craft Beer failed
Brewer got $210,000 Covid cash for 14 staff - even that wasn't enough for it to survive.
!['Not So Orr-Some': Brewery markets beer poking fun at Reserve Bank Governor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Not So Orr-Some': Brewery markets beer poking fun at Reserve Bank Governor
Behemoth Brewery makes monetary policy mainstream.
![Beleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from Gabrielle
The embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.
![Focus: More people turning to alcohol-free drinks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus: More people turning to alcohol-free drinks
An Otago University study has revealed alcohol to be the most harmful drug in New Zealand, but Kiwi's drinking habits may be changing. Video / NZ Herald
![Gone to the dogs? Hot chocolate challenge caters to pooches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gone to the dogs? Hot chocolate challenge caters to pooches
This year's challenge has something for everyone - including the pets.