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Cyclone Gabrielle had 'major influence' on spending last month
NZ's largest eftpos network shows spending was down last month in cyclone-impacted areas.
Cooking up a storm: Chef Al Brown organises Cyclone Gabrielle relief dinner
Celebrity chef aiming to create NZ’s “biggest-ever dinner party”.
Battle of the burgers: In-N-Out pops up, Wahlburgers' menu revealed
Actor Mark Wahlberg's first NZ restaurant opens in Princes Wharf today.
Food for disaster relief: NZ’s best restaurants band together after cyclone
Kiwis can dine out at their favourite restaurants and help with disaster relief.
Inflation takes bite out of Restaurant Brands’ profit
The company reported an almost 40 per cent decline in profits in the last year.
Wahlburgers set to launch in Auckland this week
Actor Mark Wahlberg's first NZ restaurant will open in Princes Wharf on Wednesday
Restaurant woes: Kiwi film star among creditors owed $750,000
Immigration 'shambles' blamed as IRD claims more than $200k.
'People need food': Sikh community rallies to feed those in need
Hastings Punjabi Sikh community working around the clock to make sure everyone gets fed.
Gisborne businesses’ efforts to stay open after cyclone amid water crisis
Businesses hard hit by Covid are now struggling post-cyclone with water restrictions.
'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hour
The adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 1
Kelson Henderson: 'Our customers are such a beautiful mix'
The actor and restaurateur talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Tony’s steakhouse: Auckland’s oldest restaurant still sizzling as it turns 60
A steak dinner used to be $4 when Tony's opened.
Minimum wage hike could make it harder to hire migrants - restaurant owners
Businesses worry about the flow-on effects of a decent minimum wage hike.
Worker, sacked while on maternity leave, wins $23k for unfair dismissal
The young mother pleaded with her boss, saying she would put her baby in daycare.
Movida and Amano owner hopes big capital raise is appetising
Despite broader market gloom, Auckland hospitality group hoping to raise millions.
Auckland floods: Hospo sector battling property damage, transport disruption
Restaurants facing multiple problems after devastating storms.
Indian restaurants offer free meals to Auckland flood victims
Free food for flood victims from the owner of a chain of Indian restaurants.
‘Bad to worse’: Flooded restaurant was recently repaired after fire
Fire then flood - suburban Greek restaurant owners stress importance of insurance.
Madam Woo creditors vote on debt restructure and compromise
PwC administrator Malcolm Hollis said restaurant owners are pleased to stay in business.
Bar wars: Leo Molloy says rival blocking liquor licence bid
Molloy says matters “far from settled” in spat over new HQ.
'World’s best restaurant' Noma to close
The Danish restaurant will close next year for a transformation.
Local Focus: Jars Cafe is open and serving not just planespotters
The Airport Cafe is back and Loulou Krebs hopes to make it a reason to go to the airport.
The hot chip index: Would you pay $21 for a bowl of fries?
Beer-battered or honey-buttered? We've got the skinny on chip prices at 100+ eateries.
Focus: What’s on the Christmas menu for NZ’s top chefs
Indulge festival chefs Sean Connolly, Nic Watt, Michael Dearth, Aki Nakamura, Croydon Cole, Jess Granada and Richard Highnam reveal what their Christmas Day plans are, and more importantly what’s on the menu. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Indulge Festival 2023 - Top chefs reveal what they will be bringing to the competition
Indulge festival chefs Sean Connolly, Nic Watt, Michael Dearth, Aki Nakamura, Croydon Cole, Jess Granada and Richard Highnam reveal some clues as to what they will be bringing to wow guests from the 2nd - 5th of March 2023. Video / NZ Herald
Worker shortage: Restaurants expect to struggle over busy season
Restaurants may be facing a "crisis" ahead of Christmas.
Top chef joins forces with Auckland start-up to deliver special Christmas menu
Top chef teams up with start-up duo to get Kiwis cooking, raise money for City Mission.
Shake-up at the top: Restaurant Brands appoints new bosses
Restaurant Brands changes top-level staff ahead of CEO and CFO's retirement.
Immigration NZ a disaster, says beleaguered Madam Woo restaurant owner
After a 'decade of success', immigration mayhem's been blamed for Madam Woo's troubles.
Three Hawker & Roll outlets shut as PwC moves on troubled restaurant chain
Creditors of the chain are to meet before Christmas.
Restaurants Madam Woo, Hawker & Roll placed in administration
PwC appointed by the directors of hospitality group Go To Collection.
A new Viaduct restaurant for Leo Molloy?
Hospitality legend Leo Molloy says he's moving back into the Viaduct early next year.
Video: Pair set fire to family-owned restaurant with firework
Incredible video shows moment a pair attempted to burn down a popular Napier restaurant.