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Top drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awards

NZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.

Waipawa chef with global experience chooses Elephant Hill for his next menu

Conor Mertens has cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.

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Property Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed

Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.

Jalapeño wine delights TikTok but confuses bartenders

New York Times: Likened to spicy margaritas, jalapeño wine is having a moment.

We’ve found an Australian food and wine experience we bet you’ve never heard of

Sirromet offers wine tastings, eco stays and gourmet dining in a stunning bushland setting

On The Up: Hawke's Bay winery turns noble rot into sweet wine success

Askerne Wines has used Botrytis on semillon grapes since 1999.

What drinking alcohol when you’re on statins does to your body

Telegraph: Statins and alcohol both affect liver enzymes, causing potential issues.

'Crouch, touch, hold’ before engaging with US: Hawke’s Bay industry wary of tariff scrum

Hawke’s Bay exports in 2023 were valued at $3.23 billion, 31% of its GDP.

Surprise! Graham Norton holds wine tasting in Auckland supermarket

The television host made the stop while touring a show in New Zealand.

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket

While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

We asked an oncologist: Is it okay to drink just a little bit of alcohol?

As more people choose to drink less, here’s what to know about the research on alcohol.

How much you could make investing in Lego, whisky, or handbags

Investing in whisky yields an average annual return of 17.52%.

'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season

Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.

Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s new side hustle; inside billionaire’s 40th bash

Plus, Thomasin McKenzie debuts boyfriend and Kiwi fashion designer with royal connection.

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