New Zealand'Lifting a dark cloud': Bar thrives after ditching pokiesOwners report no financial loss; dining space and food sales have improved.26 May 02:14 AM
BusinessEconomic pressures take a bite out of Savor’s earningsThe hospitality group is positioning itself for a strong recovery as conditions improve.22 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: NZ city dines out on being named one of world's 15 best food scenesDid Lonely Planet mean to write Naples instead? No, it did not.21 May 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation? 18 May 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Worst it's been': How cafes are adjusting to soaring butter prices'Butter-wise, we haven't passed the buck on to the consumer yet.'18 May 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Feels like discrimination': Musician denied entry to Auckland bar over facial tattoosWalker claimed other patrons with facial tattoos were allowed entry.16 May 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFast-tracking $200m film hub planned for Ayrburn'Potential short-term imposition on a very long-term asset.' - Chris Meehan on film tariff14 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Wellington icon': Cuba Street's Ekim Burgers closingThe business has been operating since 2011.11 May 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTickets please: 'You are not going for dinner, you're going for an experience'The Old Mill has teamed up with Hastings restaurateurs to open the venue for dining.10 May 06:01 AM
New Zealand'We haven't got anything': Club Metro sold but debts remainThe club's currently owes $1.2 million.09 May 05:00 PM
TravelNot eggs benny: 11 interesting brunch spots in Christchurch We’re not having a go at eggs benny.09 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhy Gisborne locals are pushing back against relaxed alcohol rules The council consulted on excluding 'sensitive site provisions' in the CBD.01 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandNobody puts Napier in a corner: Councillors stop plan to close nightclubs early'How are young ones going to learn about the world sitting at home playing Playstation?'01 May 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBack hospitality for a thriving Auckland - Hospitality NZ CEOOPINION: Hospitality is ready to grow but needs more local government investment.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarisa Bidois: How NZ can use food to boost tourism and hospitalityOPINION: The opportunity now is to promote regional dispersal and seasonality.28 Apr 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructureUpston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.27 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Special humans': Couple who ran Akaroa B&B for 30 years die days apart after crashA tight-knit community is devastated after the death of the popular B&B owners. 14 Apr 12:41 AM
RetailCard spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data revealSpending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.13 Apr 11:52 PM
TravelKiwi rugby star reveals how to explore Bristol like a localThe rugby union player reveals his top spots in the city he's called home for seven years.12 Apr 08:26 PM
New Zealand‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining feesBusinesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.11 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailUber Eats NZ launches green packaging guide for restaurantsIt features a unique traffic light system which will rank partners on their packaging.10 Apr 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boostHe manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.08 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury’s dining renaissance: Exploring three culinary gemsHow three upmarket venues are going beyond a meal to provide a full culinary experience.08 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleRocco, Moochowchow, Kol: Looking back at the many restaurants of 23 Ponsonby RdAs the Sahrawats evolve Kol, we look back at the history of the Ponsonby corner spot.03 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Turning to fascism’: Napier B&B cancels bookings of American guests'All New Zealand accommodation businesses must start to resist the Trump and Musk regime.'01 Apr 05:05 PM
New Zealand‘It’s time!‘: Wellington businessman announces mayoral bidKarl Tiefenbacher narrowly lost a byelection last year by 45 votes.30 Mar 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our cities’ souls are being eroded with every hospitality closureOPINION: Hospitality has always been boom or bust, but it seems more bust than normal.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington hospo leader says restaurants need to charge more to surviveAsher Boote's Thorndon restaurant Daisy's will serve its final meals tonight.28 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentMy Secret Auckland: Tim Alpe shares his favourite spots in the cityEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElon Musk gets ready to enter the restaurant businessNew York Times: A retro-futuristic diner is rising on Santa Monica Boulevard in LA.26 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil rejects ‘inaccurate and misleading’ cafe petitionThe Funky Duck will soon be 'completely and utterly gutted' as the lease ends.25 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleTop Auckland restaurant struck by bold oyster thiefSecurity footage captured the woman's brazen daylight act.24 Mar 07:00 AM
EntertainmentDave Khan shares his favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.22 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleOysters off the menu: Iwi and leading restaurant pull plug on 2025 seasonBluff oysters have been cut from menus, with Ngāi Tahu Seafood not harvesting them. 20 Mar 02:11 AM
