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Villa Maria parent company in receivership

The receivership will not affect operation of the wine business.

Grape shortage: 'Worst in at least a decade' says Pernod Ricard boss

Bryan Fry says winemaker is working through industry-wide supply issues.

Wine price warning: Smaller vintage could add 20% to a bottle

Villa Maria says its grape harvest is down almost 30 per cent this year.

Transtasman bubble: Wellington welcomes 'vitality' of Aussie travellers

Events will entice Aussies across the ditch to the capital, says Wellington NZ.

Labour pains: Vineyards struggle to find hands for pruning season

The wine industry is the latest sector to struggle due to a lack of foreign workers.

Wanaka food and wine festival off to a good start

More than 2000 people attended the first Ripe festival on Sunday.

How to have a great wine-tasting weekend

Make the most of your trip, no matter which wine region you're visiting.

Liam Dann: Never mind the tomato wars, food prices are set to rise

Food prices have been subdued of late but global commodity markets point to big rises.

Delegat Group celebrates 25% increase in profit

It posted a $43 million net profit after tax in the six months ending December 31.

PM not taking sides in Australia-China tariff fight

A professor of international law is calling on New Zealand to back Australia.

Travel bubbles ... Wine regions toasting transtasman flights

Visits to Sydney and New South Wales are back on tap.

Businesswoman missing in Auckland

Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong, 55, was last seen Friday afternoon.

Villa Maria to sell Mangere land and raise capital

Rising land values have made it difficult for Villa to make viable return from vineyards.

The best places to eat, drink and sleep in Marlborough

Foodies and wine buffs will be spoilt for choice.

Kiwi wine reviewer dies from Covid-19 in Switzerland

Tributes pour in from across globe after Covid claims Kiwi wine writer based in Lavaux.

National wants all wineries to be allowed to charge for samples

The party also wants to create a new wine festival to help reinvigorate the sector.

Drink of the summer? The sparkling craze taking over NZ

Sales in this item have increased by more than 40 per cent in the past year.

Albariño: The next big trend in wine

Albariño has the potential to become as popular as sauvignon blanc.