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Auckland hotels get $5.2m boost from major summer events
The sector is facing the duelling impacts of an oversupply of rooms and reduced demand.

Another Wellington restaurant closing, blames political and economic turmoil
The owner says the last five years have 'absolutely taken its toll'.

‘She wants the meat’: Queenstown burger joint investigating new ‘horror’ customer incident
A woman claims she left the establishment feeling 'abused'.

The hotels with the highest usage of power, water and waste
Hotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.

Radio host’s plan to settle tax debts falls through at eleventh hour
Nick Mills and Inland Revenue can't agree on whether they have an agreement.

'Boom and bust': Wellington wine bar confirms closure
The operator says current conditions are the toughest they've been since 2008.

Kiwis 'dust off credit cards' as retail activity rises
Retail trade survey shows activity was higher in the December quarter.

Shops urged to extend hours to prevent ‘ghost towns’
OPINION: One business leader says businesses need to embrace late-night opening hours.

'Absolutely devastated': Queenstown burger joint fires employee after racial slur receipt
Staff members would also undergo cultural sensitivity training.

"I hate to see old pubs closed down" - Inkster on history and hospo
Prolific Christchurch publican Nick Inkster takes The Herald on a tour of his latest project. Video / George Heard

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.

Former SPQR owner declared bankrupt
The business owes more than $2 million to Inland Revenue, ANZ and other creditors.

Radio host given three weeks to settle tax debts to save his restaurants
Nick Mills puts personal assets and businesses up for sale.

Wellington radio host’s hospo businesses face liquidation
Nick Mills' battle with Inland Revenue to go to court.

Westpac's Satish Ranchhod on food price inflation
Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod talks to Tom Raynel about what the rise in food prices means for the wider economy.

The Wellington bakery creating new pie flavours nearly every day
This bakery is taking the humble pie to the next level.

Popular restaurants Bar Non Solo and MoVida have closed their doors
Savor Group CEO Lucien Law reveals the group's new plans.

The new bar habit driving pubs nuts
Pubs are telling customers not to queue, saying it's 'foreign, unnecessary and bizarre'.

Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners
You have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?

Urupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffs
There's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island

'End of an era': High-profile Auckland restaurant put into liquidation on Christmas Eve
Vivace's Mandy Lusk has been warning about the state of the sector.