Liquor giant Lion fined for overseas investment law breach
'They will only incur a laughable fine and get retrospective consent anyway.'
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Foreign billionaire blamed lack of due diligence for winery failure
The magnate closed the operation when he realised it would "not be financially viable".
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Indevin signs conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria
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Kiwi winemakers Invivo join the medal haul with golds at NY Awards
The Waikato winery is riding high after taking out three gold medals and two trophies.
Wellington on a Plate kicks off month of culinary delight
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Foreign investors forced to sell boutique vineyard for huge loss
The vineyard sold in May for $600,000 less than what the company paid for it in 2014.
Luxury Queenstown wine tour voted 'best in the world'
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Waiheke Island vineyard wins noise prosecution case
The vineyard blamed ambient noise from rowdy crickets for the din.
'Champagne war' sees France halt exports of bubbly to Russia
A new Russian law orders French producers to label their champagne 'sparkling wine'.
Invivo Wines: Graham Norton blends his 2021 sauvignon blanc vintage - at Eden Park
Invivo and Graham Norton held their blending session at an iconic Kiwi location.
Italian winemakers see red over lack of emoji for rosé
Winemakers have petitioned the Silicon Valley organisation that considers new emojis.
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.
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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.
Villa Maria Estate up for sale, could fetch $200m-plus
Villa Maria Estate could be worth more than $200 million.
Fizzed out: Nationwide champagne shortage hits stores
Champagne is the latest imported good to be in short supply amid ports congestion.
Uni students create a buzz in the market with mead RTDs
"Traditionally mead is a sort of desert style wine, very sweet and high in alcohol."
Exports pile up: Ports of Auckland delays costing businesses export deals
Wine companies say their offshore orders are being affected by lengthy shipment delays.
'I can't spend my salary': Briscoes boss on money, business and why Kiwis love a sale
Briscoes' guru Rod Duke reveals why he likes making millions more than spending it.
Nourish Group chef gets behind wine subscription firm Wine Monster
Wine Monster is hoping its concept will resonate with Kiwis.
Grapes of wrath: Critic's scathing 'find a new hobby' email to winemaker
A winemaker says she is in shock after receiving the harsh message from a top critic.
Yealands offloads vineyards to Super Fund
Wine business, owned by Marlborough electricity users, seeking to repay debt.
PM not taking sides in Australia-China tariff fight
A professor of international law is calling on New Zealand to back Australia.