PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the Dux to the Strip: Inside Christchurch’s long lost legendary barsMany once-iconic Garden City bars are now car parks, hotels, or empty lots.22 Mar 06:34 PM
TravelFive bars we'd get on a flight to drink atFrom moody New York-style cocktail lounges to walk-in sherry spots.22 Mar 06:00 PM
TravelHow Seoul’s listening bars serve nightlife vibes without the hard drinkingLP bars in Seoul offer jazz-filled, low-pressure alternatives to crowded pubs.19 Mar 06:00 AM
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Lifestyle'Last straw': Auckland brewery to close after losing licence as international retailer snaps up site14 Jan 03:00 AM
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World‘They’ve got no one to talk to’: Bar defends solo drinker banAuthor Nicola Slawson says the ban wrongly paints singles as 'weird'.20 Nov 06:55 AM
New ZealandSomething to sit down and celebrate: Napier bar's seating design wins global awardThe upholstery survived a kitchen fire that shut the bar for eight weeks.20 Nov 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree reasons popular Wellington pub closed – who’s owed money?Fortune Favours was one of Wellington's most successful breweries.17 Nov 03:52 AM
TravelBest way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the seaFrom beach walks to best restaurants, we've got you covered. 08 Nov 06:04 PM
TravelInsider’s guide: Best spots to visit in Hastings and Havelock North Skip the tourist traps and explore like a local01 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All Blacks baby boom – how McKenzie, de Groot and Barrett are preparing for their new arrivalsPlus, a Kiwi tech mogul on why he returned to NZ after a decade in Silicon Valley. 22 Oct 04:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe century-old hotel that shaped Auckland’s fashion and party cultureDeBrett's house bar was the starting point for Friday night fun in Auckland's High St.10 Oct 11:02 PM
New ZealandHastings bars to close an hour earlier than NapierAnd supermarkets in Hastings can now sell alcohol only between 9am and 9pm.06 Oct 02:42 AM
TravelInsider picks: Where Queenstown locals really eat, drink and shopPerky’s floating bar lets you bring your own takeaway to enjoy on Lake Whakatipu.04 Oct 06:37 PM
New ZealandFresh bids to revive two closed bars in Tauranga suburbsNew liquor licences are being sought for Welcome Bay Tavern and Maungatapu Sports Bar.30 Sep 08:37 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Live music, fresh flavours, and luxury resorts to brighten your OctoberFrom country music to NZ's freshest produce, this spring promises a bright array of events27 Sep 05:09 PM
ChristchurchMan found dead inside city bar two hours after asking to use the bathroomIt wasn’t until cleaning staff attempted to access the cubicle that the man was found. 12 Sep 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not asking for millions, just a paint job': Hospitality battlers plead for helpOperators on The Strand, Tauranga say foot traffic is vanishing, with businesses failing.07 Sep 06:00 PM
Travel newsFive events you should not miss this SeptemberPrepare your September for an array of festivities.30 Aug 05:25 PM
TravelI stayed in a hotel inspired by the red-light district. Here's what guests can expectThe hotel features a big glass box shower in the room's centre.30 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe big boast only one Bay of Plenty restaurant can makeThe new award puts the Mount Maunganui wine bar in the 'top 40' of NZ, its owner says.27 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandHospitality riding the winter storm: 'People just haven’t got the expendable dollar''Trying to create a vibe' in this economy means thinking outside the square.07 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All Black buys $3.5m Waikato home; Rich Lister and hospo queen celebrate milestone birthdaysPlus, what’s in store - on and off the pitch - for Auckland FC this coming season? 06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin pub hit with booze ban after 'premium ham' and lawnmower giveaway promotionA Christmas drinks promo has landed The Kensington in Dunedin a brief alcohol suspension.04 Aug 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonBar’s licence suspended over chalkboard promoting 2-for-1 drinksThe council argued it was a criminal offence to advertise the discounted drinks publicly.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppressionThe Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.28 Jul 05:00 PM
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