New Zealand'Big strain': School holiday decision 'poor', cafe owner and parent saysGreg Cornes is one of many parents who called for school holidays to be brought forward.17 Sep 07:06 AM
RetailAuckland CBD retail and hospitality has lost $770m to CovidChief executive Viv Beck says that equates to an average of $570,000 per business.17 Sep 02:05 AM
BusinessIncrease in hospitality venue gatherings a 'game changer' lobbyist saysUp to 100 people could gather in restaurants and bars from next week.16 Sep 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Ghost town': Covid restrictions impact Wellington hospitality industryUnder the current restrictions, cafes and restaurants can only have 50 people at a time.12 Sep 10:39 PM
Small BusinessHospitality group to push Govt for more 'targeted financial support'Meeting set up with ministers amid threats to withhold GST.08 Sep 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhat analysts make of KFC-owner amid lockdownHow lockdown affects the business is an unknown factor.02 Sep 07:00 AM
AirlinesComplexities of getting our food on to shop shelves in lockdownHow the Delta variant has blown a hole in the security of our supply chains.31 Aug 07:07 PM
New ZealandSouth Island hospo businesses 'devastated' by lockdown extensionThe alert level status quo is partly because of the Christchurch wastewater result.27 Aug 03:50 AM
Business'A true friend gone too soon': Renowned NZ restaurateur diesThe owner of Sails, Barton Littlejohn, died this week aged only 57.25 Aug 05:27 AM
New ZealandLockdown Hero: Tony's Restaurant owner serves up food parcels during lockdownThe owner of a popular steakhouse is cooking for those in need despite his store closure.25 Aug 01:26 AM
TourismSkyCity declares $156.1m annual profit, down 33 per centAustralasian business reveals performance in last 12 months hit by Covid24 Aug 09:19 PM
Small BusinessRestaurant Brands profit up 208%Growing demand for fast food swells company bottom line.23 Aug 09:51 PM
New Zealand'We're not the police': Fears hospo industry will have to enforce sign-in rulesBusinesses worried about staff safety and compliance costs of enforcing scanning in.22 Aug 08:40 AM
RetailRetail and hospitality nervous about lockdown effectsBusinesses are already experiencing customer cancellations.17 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandStaff shortage forces restaurant to stop dine-in serviceRestaurant Association says staff shortages are still prevalent in the industry.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe best NZ restaurants for escaping the coldThese restaurants, bars, bistros and cafes from all over NZ just ooze warm and cosy.16 Jul 02:00 AM
EmploymentRestaurant owner to pay $125,000 over worker exploitationRestaurant owner's actions labelled a substantial abuse of power.13 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandTop chef left with a bad taste in his mouth after stoush with restaurateurRestaurateur said the chef was using a burn injury as an excuse not to go to work.08 Jul 03:40 AM
New ZealandWellington restaurants thrilled to reopen after lockdown lossesOne owner said within the two-week period they had lost 90 per cent of their revenue.07 Jul 03:42 AM
New ZealandPM signals help coming for chronic restaurant staff shortages"There will be more on that in the not too distant future," Jacinda Ardern said.05 Jul 11:48 PM
EmploymentLights out: Three top restaurants can't find staff, forced to close for two weeksRestaurants across NZ will protest at Govt's immigration policy by switching lights off.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessWorse than Covid: Labour shortages causing havoc for hospo sectorLabour shortages are said to be a bigger danger for business than Covid alert levels were.15 Jun 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFears tourism will die in Rotorua if housing crisis left to growAre visitors missing out on beds because the homeless are taking them?11 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'We're in crisis:' Hospo sector battling for workersHospitality business owners say the restriction of migrant workers has caused a crisis.09 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelDash of Lime: Mount Maunganui's best e-scooter food tourEating on the run gets a whole new meaning in the Bay of Plenty.08 Jun 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailEnd of an era: Acclaimed Ponsonby restaurant Sidart soldSid and Chand Sahrawat hand over their first restaurant to their chef.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRestaurant boss offering day's takings to help staff scammed out of her life savingsRed Crab Thai Eatery manager had $17,000 fraudulently taken from her account.08 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessTranstasman bubble boosts NZ's struggling hospitality sectorHospitality industry data shows the impact of the bubble opening.29 Apr 05:10 AM
LifestyleThe science of the midlife hangover… and how to deal with itAs UK pubs start to open, the nation is becoming reacquainted with a fiendish old foe.26 Apr 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMr Yum secures $11m to take hospitality tech offshoreCo-founder Kim Teo says Mr Yum would also look to build a local team in New Zealand.21 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandNachos not 'specialist' cooking: Chef faces NZ exit, eatery owner fumesNearly one in eight hospitality businesses are struggling to recruit skilled staff.17 Apr 06:38 PM
Small BusinessLocal Focus: Rotorua restaurants get social media savvyFoodies check out socials before going to a restaurant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandPandemic forces closure of Dunedin bars'It's a hell of a thing to go through,' said bar owner Phil Ellis.15 Apr 02:04 AM
EntertainmentEat, Drink, Play: New Festival to supercharge Wellington's hospitality sectorHeadline events include Opera on the Menu, Dirty Little Drag Bingo and a Psychic Supper.11 Apr 10:08 PM
