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'Boom and bust': Wellington wine bar confirms closure
The operator says current conditions are the toughest they've been since 2008.
‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd
Twelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.
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.
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.
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.
Viaduct Harbour lease fee increases: Historic rises quantified
What owners of apartments, restaurants, bars and hotels pay to be on waterfront land.
'Blown away': Man buys wine bottles for $18,000 at auction, immediately gives them back
In a room of more than 300 wine enthusiasts, one man's act stood out on the night.
Luxury Waiheke vineyard found guilty of noise breach, could be fined up to $600k
The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.
Ponsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro: Who is claiming money, how much is owed
List of creditors just released shows IRD, bank, food and drink suppliers are owed money.
How much alcohol should you be drinking in your 50s?
Telegraph: Here’s how to know if your alcohol consumption is affecting your health.
Australia’s wine sector suffers as drinkers shun lower-end brands
Financial Times: Labels sold off in what some winemakers call its worst-ever crisis.
‘Mind-blowing’: International student-turned-sommelier wins top industry title
Suraj GC has claimed one of hospitality's sought-after crowns.
Craggy Range wins supreme award, Market St wins best bar at national hospitality awards
The Hawke's Bay business won two top prizes at the 2024 Hospitality NZ Business Awards.
What my daughter said to make me give up wine for good
Annabel Jones found some unforeseen benefits in her relationships after ditching alcohol.
The NZ wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
This revered wine region produces pinot noir considered among the finest in the world.
Mission accomplished: Winemaker reflects on 45-year career
The mantle of head winemaker at Mission Estate will now pass to Alex Roper.
Dry July begins: How we can curb alcohol harm in New Zealand
Reform could be on the cards as the Government reveals five new health targets.
Sour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plans
Contracts are due to be signed-off in August.
In defence of wine: Why we should take beauty, culture, history and joy into account
NY Times: Wine’s history of providing beauty, joy and affirmation should not be forgotten.
Spy: Graham Norton, Sarah Jessica Parker spent ‘hours’ tasting NZ wines in NYC
The A-listers have ‘a strong interest in visiting New Zealand’ soon.
Reid Fletcher recognised for nearly 50 years of service to wine industry
Reid Fletcher is honoured for his service to the Gisborne and New Zealand wine industry.
Hawke’s Bay winery's $35 chardonnay named best in the world
Hawke’s Bay wineries have won the best chardonnay award twice in recent years.