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What's the newest addition to Napier's 'Lover's Lane' like?
Madame Social brings Asian fusion and elegance to an already bustling seaside suburb.

‘A sigh of relief’: Radio host Nick Mills ends battle with Inland Revenue over debt
Inland Revenue's bid to liquidate Nick Mills' companies 'discontinued'.

Popular Auckland restaurants expanding to Wellington’s Golden Mile
Restaurateur says he's 'optimistic but apprehensive' about opening in the capital.

Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'

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

Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale
Biggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.

'End of an era': Popular Auckland eatery to close after 20 years
One person said they were 'heartbroken' by the announcement.

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.

Watch: Man attacks staff at Takapuna restaurants, spraying coffee in face and throwing glass
Video shows a glass hurled at a chef’s face in El Humero.

Watch: Man suffers burns after he was attacked outside his Takapuna restaurant
Restauranteur received burns after man splashed hot coffee across his face.

Revealed: Airline introduces world-class menu from top Kiwi chef
Well-known local ingredients are showcased in the menu.

Service remains king as food delivery app interest declines
Just 40% of New Zealanders prefer the use of QR codes on menus over traditional methods.

‘Wouldn’t be where I am today without NZ’: Broke Boy Taco opens new store
He was once homeless in the US. Now his food is a Kiwi cult favourite.

‘Give me everything you have’: Teen jailed for armed robbery spree
The judge allowed 60% in discounts for his youth, pleas, and remorse.

‘I hate to see old pubs closed down’: The publican with the golden touch
Nick Inkster saves old buildings and turns struggling pubs around.

Savor Group confirms new Britomart lease
Rumours brewed about what happened to MoVida and Bar Non-Solo; we now have confirmation.

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

House of Travel CEO David Coombes' favourite spots in the city
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Fast food chain calls in traffic management as queues block road
Lower Hutt's new Popeyes outlet has opened with a bang.

'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eatery
The restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.

'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and won
ERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.