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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.

‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd
Twelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.

'Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journey
Three Fates recently released its 2024 chenin blanc, a familial collaboration.

Wine-making student wins scholarship
A former Te Puke High student will take his love of wine to university next month.

Wine industry pioneer Peter Babich dies at 92
Babich had vision, integrity, and passion for his family and the wine industry.

Is red wine really good for you?
From boosting gut health to preventing heart disease, there are benefits to red wine.

Dry January is over - here’s how to (healthily) have a drink again
You don't need to have gone cold turkey over January to adopt these good drinking habits.

‘A great social gathering’: Bridge Pā Wine Festival’s sunny success
Organisers plan the next festival for 2026, with tickets on sale mid-September.

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.