A hard-hitting law change to stamp out the tobacco industry's last avenue of marketing is likely to get wide support when it comes to Parliament.

What do you give high-flying publicists who have everything on their wedding day?

Viewer survey shows that those costly commercials are quickly forgotten.

With so much innovation in the field, this year will see a plethora of new and exciting services enter the luxury travel industry.

The Herald spoke to a Palestinian employee who says she's proud to work at the Sodastream factory at the centre of a fizz between Oxfam and a Hollywood star.

If you have a smartphone you'll know about using it for phone, text, internet and email but how about when you're on holiday?

'It's like Lotto, only much better.'Tim Hazeldine looks at how big brewers are getting crafty when it comes to catching a bigger audience for their advertising.

Watch Budweiser's Super Bowl XLVIII commercial following the special friendship between the Clydesdales and a puppy.

Beverage start-up Ti Tonics has partnered with the maker of Charlie's and Phoenix drinks in a distribution deal.

Investment firm set up by Subway founders to take 10% stake in listed fast-food chain.

Telstra has sold off its shrinking directories business Sensis as it builds up a multibillion-dollar stockpile of cash to fund investment and, possibly, higher returns for shareholders.

Parliament will begin its debate on plain packaging for tobacco early next year, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has confirmed.

We must first conquer our island syndrome and pull together if we are ever to win the world from the edge, writes Kevin Roberts.

By taking time to focus on your successes this past year, you will feel more positive.

Craft brewer Moa has gone into business with Australian cricket legend Shane Warne.

Hobbit fans eagerly awaiting the release of Sir Peter Jackson's second instalment of his film trilogy were treated to a few larger-than-life movie moments today.

Hobbit stars have unveiled a giant, NZ-themed pop-up book in Beverly Hills, a dragon has been revealed on an Air NZ plane and giant eagles have descended on Wellington.

Signs of higher-spending visitors and longer trips after Chinese travel sellers told to offer better quality packages.