Restaurants and cafes fear for their future during another lockdown.

A business owner says things are looking up for him but that can't be said for everyone.

It can cost restaurants thousands - leading to a call to pass some pain on to diners.

Northland MP Matt King dismisses social distancing rules, says NZ not 'Nazi Germany'.

Businesses in the hospitality industry are struggling with the impacts of Covid-19.

Due to the Covid-19 impacts, 20 per cent of the industry in New Zealand may never reopen.

Covid-19 is a catastrophe for the hospitality sector, the Restaurant Association says.

Diabetics who are eating their own food in a restaurant "should advise the staff first".

Thousands of Kiwis are cashing in on daily deals and voucher specials to eat out for less - but there's a warning: the offers may force up prices.

Restaurateurs have been quietly watching what you eat, collating a new report on the hottest trends in dining out. Here's a sneak preview, courtesy of Joanna Mathers.

Public holiday surcharges seem to be on the decline at Auckland eateries, but an industry insider says establishments are compensating by raising prices year-round.

Recently released industry statistics show the country's pubs and bars have an average 100 per cent mark-up across food and drink.

Booking a table at one of the city's hottest restaurant was once the way to impress friends. Now it's getting a seat within an hour of arriving.

Don't like surcharges? Vote with your feet, says Restaurant Association chief executive Steve Mackenzie.