New ZealandTe Mata Mushrooms investment to contribute extra $21.5m to Hawke's Bay economyThe funding will come from the $3b for infrastructure projects in Govt's Covid-19 fund.23 Aug 10:16 PM
BusinessHastings distillery's gin wins gold at international competitionAlbertine gin with 38 organic botanicals was praised for its "complex and perfumed nose".23 Aug 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailHell Pizza commits to carbon neutral futurePizza chain's plans to offset the carbon emissions from its 75 stores.20 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Put Covid cool store, food safety messages on ice"No evidence that food or the food chain is participating in transmission of this virus."20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTea and cake for NZ's Zealong in Japan showcase dealJapan deal is a bright spot amid pandemic hit for Zealong, NZ's only tea plantation.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessShould restaurants be allowed to sell alcohol with takeaways under level 3?The Restaurant Associations says it would support businesses struggling financially.19 Aug 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall firm marketplace SOS Business receives $5m from US investorsSOS Business grew so big so quickly that it caught the attention of US-based InKind.18 Aug 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentHospitality businesses call for takeaways to be permitted at alert level 4Letting business still provide food would save thousands of jobs.13 Aug 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'It's like groundhog day': Coffee kiosk boss on what return to level 3 means for businessesMartin Howard is unsure if operating under level 3 again is viable.13 Aug 05:28 AM
Small Business'Kick in the guts': Retail and hospitality react to new lockdown measures'Glimmer of light' of speedy recovery has now been diminished, industry says.11 Aug 08:30 PM
LifestyleNo more 'nasties': Countdown to use natural products in baked goodsOver 60 Countdown products have been changed due to growing demand for natural products.08 Aug 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingChocs away: Whittaker's plans to double its chocolate outputMatt Whittaker talks factory expansion and the Nigella Lawson sales effect.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessDeja brew: Turning bread into beer - and then bread againRestaurateur Ben Bayly co-founder of food-recycle firm with global ambitions.06 Aug 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessApple and pears on target to be billion-dollar industry for NZ by 2022A billion-dollar target by 2022 was set seven years ago. It's bang-on the pace.05 Aug 10:52 PM
KahuCoco's Cantina considers name change after claims of appropriating Latin cultureIt comes days after the eatery's co-founder accused a competitor of appropriation04 Aug 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFour-day week: Reduced hours emerging trend for restaurants, cafesThis comes as business owners opt to reduce their hours of trade.03 Aug 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Vegetarian food business giving back to children in needBruce Cheek talks starting a business in homage to his wife.02 Aug 05:00 PM
Kahu'Kingi' stoush: Māori cultural appropriation, or simply a fish?Orphans Kitchen restaurateurs in stoush over name of new restaurant.01 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to open a top-tier restaurant in a pandemic? Rethink everythingNew York Times: On the road to opening, lofty visions have met hard reality.29 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessUber Eats driver pay changes causes concernChanges to Uber Eats driver remuneration system sparks concern.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Wellington bar offers 'public health' discountThe cult beer bar is offering a discount to anyone using a contact tracing app.20 Jul 04:11 AM
BusinessThe budget-friendly Auckland Restaurant Month - here's what to expectThere's a distinct theme to some of the offerings during this year's event.18 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleSurprise result of 85-year long Milo debateEven Sam Neill weighed in on the debate.17 Jul 02:35 AM
LifestyleWaitress slams Kylie Jenner for 'embarrassing' $20 tipThe former waitress revealed the worst celebrities she's served, including Hailey Bieber.15 Jul 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCadbury owner back in black but Covid cautiousCadbury owner prepares for tougher times ahead.14 Jul 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessAnalysis: Is the rosy outlook for hospitality sustainable?Long term recovery in the hospitality sector could take up to five years.13 Jul 05:26 AM
LifestylePub's 'cruel' method to keep customers socially distanced'People were not following social-distancing and were doing as they pleased.'13 Jul 02:24 AM
Business'A slap in the face:' Goya faces boycott after CEO praises TrumpPraise for Trump by Goya Foods CEO has angered Latinos hit hard by President's decisions.10 Jul 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSad times for lettuce, but spinach loves Hawke's Bay's winterKohlrabi, silverbeet, artichokes and celeriac are also doing well this winter.09 Jul 03:12 AM
LifestylePub owners blast 'sneaky' police tactic that left them with whopping Covid fine"Well done on killing the struggling little guy. Don't think we'll survive after this one"01 Jul 10:22 PM
LifestylePeter Gordon's big move: Kiwi chef's SkyCity departureThe Kiwi chef is focusing on a new venture to support the local food sector.29 Jun 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBurgerFuel profit falls 60 per cent, what does the future hold?Advisers KPMG continue to review options for the fast food chain.29 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFood fight: Restaurants v delivery apps in battle for 'last mile'How Covid-19 could boost online delivery services.28 Jun 05:00 AM
LifestyleUnkiwi or a fresh update? NZ's 'unofficial Kiwi culture anthem' to changeIt was a celebration of everything Kiwi. Now it's being changed.28 Jun 01:54 AM