This week wine experts reveal their top drops for the summer season. Today Michael Cooper, opens the cap on his favourites.

A price comparison of some our most popular wines has found it's not just one vintage that buyers overseas can buy for less than here.

New Zealand wine and food festivals are taking a stand against drunk and disruptive revellers.

Latin America is one of the fastest-growing beer markets globally - there's a lot of impetus getting put into that market by the big brewers.

There's been a fair amount of talk about organic wine in our household lately, mostly tinged with disappointment and a lack of enthusiasm. So we went looking to see if we could find wine that was taking environmental concerns seriously

A lovely bottle of something special is always a welcome gift — Viva picks some of our best buys.

New Zealand's wine sector is showing signs of a profit turnaround but is still not producing financial returns which would be acceptable to investors.

Major breweries are battling for market share as the taste for "quality" beer takes hold in supermarkets and pubs. Geoff Cumming follows the consumer-led revolution.

It's a conundrum why riesling, with its complex and classy character, is failing to find favour with mainstream wine drinkers.

Neighbours to discuss rich lister plans for landing pad and flight path in quiet bay.

Champagne and other sparklers are an essential over the festive season. We look for the best available.

Hawkes Bay winemakers reflect on a quarter century of hard work and tenacity.