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Esteemed Wellington restaurant closing, new owner planning 'refresh'

It's hoped the new venue will 'bring the vibrancy back'.

Opinion: Rebuilding the buzz of Auckland's hospitality sector

OPINION: Aucklanders have shown they’re willing to come out and connect with each other.

'Outstanding' bakery announces closure a week after winning top award

'Everything you make is superb! This is such a loss.'

Owners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter Factory

The Whangārei venue has been allowed to keep operating, but under reduced hours.

‘Challenging picture’: 461,000 borrowers behind on their payments

Payment deficits are expected to track higher yet as Kiwis head into Christmas.

Wellington hospitality operator says city not dying, new bar going 'bonkers'

The bar manager chose to return from the UK to work in the Wellington hospo scene.

Urination, vomiting and fighting: Violent behaviour sees police oppose venue's liquor licence

New owners of The Butter Factory face liquor licence challenge amid safety issues.

Fire-hit pub poised for reopening

'It’s been a long road, but we’re finally here.'

Hilton CEO: ‘Complacency is a disease that can be very dangerous’

Financial Times: How one boss turned the huge hotel group around.

Watch: Trump goes behind the grill at McDonald’s

He claims Kamala Harris is lying about working for the fast-food chain.

Mixed reaction as free period for alfresco dining fees extended

Tauranga City Council has extended the free outdoor dining period by six months.

Editorial: Outdoor dining fees hike could ruin some town centres

OPINION: The challenging times for hospitality are about to get worse.

New street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'

New footpath rental costs rile bar and eaterie owners in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

A tale of two tipples under $25: The winery that won best red, and best white

Church Road's budget bottles won big at the New World Wine Awards.

American bakery chain Cinnabon to open first NZ store

New Zealand will be the 54th country to get a Cinnabon franchise.

Pushing workers back to the office: Hybrid work's repercussions for Tauranga's CBD

For those in favour of working from home, the downsides for local businesses are clear.