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Christchurch's best bars to escape the winter chill
With cold weather on the horizon, here are seven bars to get cosy in Christchurch.

What NZ wine buyers are revealing and which country drinks the most wine
More wine buyers are women and more are also buying beer.

Flor restaurant: Burnt duck and confounding congee in K Road
'The kitchen could have set fire to my handbag and I would have said thank you.'

Decline in alcohol consumption the biggest fall in 15 years
Challenging year for producers - but do we have a drinking problem, or an economy problem?

Why NZ’s lesser-known wine region is a must-visit
North Canterbury's wine and food will be on show in an upcoming festival.

Snap up tickets to sumptuous F.A.W.C! before they sell out
Tickets are being bought from as far afield as the US.

'A bit run down': Tourists at reopened winery blissfully unaware of cyclone
'It’s taken a lot of hard work by so many people to get where we are today.'

Indevin confirms wine bottling move, redundancies, pledges help to workers
Decision made after purchase of Villa Maria led to search for new bottling operation.

Cloudy water into wine: Marama Labs raises millions
2024 could prove to be a vintage year for Marama Labs.

New Kiwi head of top global wine body stamps his mark in first days on job
Aucklander sets pace as influential sector body starts its second century.

In pictures: Hawke’s Bay’s big weekend, from scooters to wine and bull-riding
Revellers enjoyed a wine festival, scooter nationals, a cycle race and even a rodeo.

How to define a good wine? It’s complicated
New York Times: Yes, wine ought to taste good. But there’s much more to consider.

Wine Festival: Ten years of teamwork and terrific wine in Hawke's Bay
It's been 10 years of music, fun, and, most importantly, good wine.

Vaping, swimming pools, live gigs: 2023 sets consumer spending records
Data from ANZ and Worldline showed spending was subdued in December but still set records.

Where is Jacinda Ardern getting married? These five spots are frontrunners
We ask the experts which vineyards are frontrunners.

‘Delighted’: Hawke’s Bay winemaker Kate Radburnd moves into new home after floods
She hadn't missed a vintage in over 40 years, now Radburnd is back doing what she loves.

Fizz, ‘breathing’ and food pairing: Your Christmas wine questions answered
Telegraph: Three wine experts tackle your festive FAQs.

John Loughlin wins Judges' Recognition Award at Deloitte's Top 200
John Loughlin's experience has added value to the primary sector.

Why a glass of wine before bed won’t help you sleep better
Experts unpack how alcohol affects your sleep. Spoiler: there aren't many benefits.

The ultimate Christmas gift guide for your favourite foodies
Plus, seven cheap presents you can make in your kitchen.

Black Barn: Eat, drink and be merry at Hawke’s Bay’s winery market
The market without a knick-knack in sight.

'Last few years difficult': Waiheke Island vineyard for sale
Covid, shut borders, a lack of customers and a lack of sales took a heavy toll.

Why you get a headache after drinking red wine
Has the dreaded 'red wine headache' mystery finally been solved?

Te Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business Awards
Annual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.

How to avoid Europe's hordes: Escape to Portugal’s Alentejo region
This is Portugal's best hidden gem, but not for much longer.

Win yourself some wine-tasting and a meal out with Taste Hastings
A big street party is coming to town.

‘It’s not all profit, profit, profit’: Sir George Fistonich launches new winery
The Croatian word for guardian, custodian or watchman - used for the new winery's name.

'Very moved': Sarah Jessica Parker’s special NZ relationship
Will the star come over to NZ to pick some of her famous Kiwi sav grapes?