The wine glut has been a challenge to the New Zealand wine industry this year.

In the first of a series of winery profiles, Joelle Thomson visits the tiny but top-notch Kumeu River Winery in West Auckland.

Here today, gone tomorrow. Joanna Hunkin looks at the international fascination with pop-up bars and their rise in New Zealand.

If you're heading to new territories these holidays, check out the cellar doors of the local vineyards.

It's only four days until Christmas and I'm toasting Villa Maria winery.

It may have a short name but a tapas-style Indian restaurant in Grey Lynn is not short on flavour.

Urban delights are just one part of Melbourne's charm, says Geoff Cumming

The first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte was a celebrated hostess and, although not a great drinker, a great collector of wine.

Great gift ideas for the wine lover or foodie on your Christmas present list.

US Ambassador David Huebner should fit in just fine in New Zealand: he loves rugby and drinking beer and wine.

Make sure your wine rises to the occasion this Christmas.

The 'chardonnay capital' has been hit hard but is now rallying as the region looks to both the past and future.

A restaurant in a Parnell listed building proves one worth putting on the weekly outing list.

We don't know who is luckiest - Dutch-born Michel Louws, who has just been appointed the new executive chef at Taupo's Huka Lodge, or Huka Lodge for finding him.

A Martinborough pinot noir has taken the top trophy in this year's Air New Zealand wine awards.

Bring out the bubbly and inject some glam into your party.

As the Christmas season approaches, now is a good time to consider the glories of Champagne.

Dozens of cases of a special red wine are being distributed this morning as the race to bring wine lovers the world's first 2009 French vintage begins.

Marlborough winemakers Yealands Estate are opting for plastic wine bottles over glass.

Weather plays its part in winemaking.

Parnell's favourite French restaurant St Tropez turns 10 this month.