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Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case
The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.
‘Heartbreaking’: Winemaker’s 25th harvest cancelled after accident
The couple is selling their organic grapes to other producers.
‘A great social gathering’: Bridge Pā Wine Festival’s sunny success
Organisers plan the next festival for 2026, with tickets on sale mid-September.
Premium Kumeu River chardonnays lauded as family rack up 80 years of winemaking
Kumeu River chardonnays hold their own against premier French wine, but at a better price.
Why Marsden Estate’s winemaking achievements will continue following sale
Marsden Estate owners Rod and Cindy MacIvor reflect on vineyard sale.
I used to count down the hours until a glass of wine. ADHD helped me go sober
Telegraph: Diagnosed with ADHD at 43, Hester quit alcohol, finding clarity in sobriety.
Best things to see and do from Adelaide to the Outback - and back again
There's no better feeling than the freedom of an Australian roadie.
Sobering times for NZ wine industry: Costs and taxes rise and exports fall
Squeeze on costs collides with rising excises to sour sentiment.
Marsden Estate winery sold to British trust after 10 years on market
Vineyard and winery sold after spectre of subdivision loomed.
Who gets the vineyard in the Brad and Angelina divorce?
The former Hollywood couple are still fighting over Chateau Miraval.
Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries up
Financial Times: Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second year.
What causes ‘hangxiety’ and how to manage it
Telegraph: ‘Hangxiety’ – anxiety after drinking – is an often-overlooked side effect.
'High degree of culpability': Luxury Waiheke vineyard convicted and fined after long legal battle
The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.
A Waiheke vineyard just launched an adventure experience. Is it worth trying?
We give the thrilling experience a try.
Opinion: Gen Z is leading the rise of 'sober curiosity' - here's why
OPINION: Gen Z drinking trends are highlighting young people's desire for change.
Silly season is around the corner, what are the best foods to eat before drinking?
A naturopath explains why drinking and eating responsibly isn't complicated.
How to make the most of 48 hours in Central Otago
No dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Church Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awards
Church Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.
'They built it together': Son selling iconic winery eight years after dad's death
'Since my father died, my mother, she comes over here more to cry than anything else.'
Air NZ enters beverage space with exclusive new product
The product will be available from March 2025.
The surprising UK wine region that even the French have fallen in love with
It is an easy day trip from London.
The secret to finding Otago's best seasonal food and wine
Lock in this February food festival now - and other travel must-dos coming up soon.
Editorial: Swearing by a member of Parliament is neither light-hearted nor unintentional
OPINION: Andrew Bayly's outburst was not in the Cabinet Manual.
What, exactly, is ‘moderate drinking’?
New York Times: What the research suggests and how to think about it.
The 20-minute rule and other easy ways to drink less alcohol
Telegraph: How to cut down on the booze without it impacting your social life.
A tale of two tipples under $25: The winery that won best red, and best white
Church Road's budget bottles won big at the New World Wine Awards.
'Brothers' say Gisborne Albarino the 'it' wine for summer
'Passion' project using 100% Gisborne-grown Albarino grapes.