New ZealandBeer and Cider Awards kick off in capitalJudges cannot spit out the beer but only end up drinking about two pints per day.13 Mar 02:09 AM
BusinessGrowth in craft beer almost trebles in five yearsThe volume of high-strength beer rose for the fifth year in the row.25 Feb 11:39 PM
RetailNZ's beer industry now worth $2.3 billionNew Zealand has the equivalent of 4.6 breweries for every 100,000 people.17 Feb 09:58 PM
RetailWakachangi started as a joke, now it sells 10,000 cases a weekComedian Leigh Hart talks about why he started his own beer brand.23 Dec 06:00 PM
RetailNo-alcohol beer is having its momentBeer - minus the usual alcohol - is picking up in popularity.03 Dec 08:54 PM
BusinessTwo beer brands booming while rest of US industry goes flatModelo and Michelob Ultra post strong growth even as consumers trade brews for wine.01 Dec 08:05 PM
New ZealandBubble gum? Weird and wacky beers on offer at food festParsnip juice, bubble gum and seawater among ingredients in beers at Auckland festival.29 Jun 10:40 PM
LifestyleWhy GABS is one of best beer festivalsAnna King Shahab had a chat to two of the brewers and cider-makers entered this year.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Small BusinessThe little brewery taking on West AucklandWelcome to one of New Zealand's smallest commercial breweries.23 Jun 08:25 PM
BusinessBrewer builds underground pipeline for beerGood George brewing is planning an underground pipeline to cope with expansion28 May 04:45 AM
New Zealand12 questions: 'Mother of NZ brewing', Tracy BannerTracy Banner explains what makes a great beer.30 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessDB Breweries steady new hand: Peter SimonsDB managing director Peter Simons has more than 30 years experience in the alcohol sector.30 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessCraft beer in Auckland and Wellington fizz while the South Island falls flatCompetition isn't just heating up between breweries but on supermarket shelves as well.28 Mar 10:06 PM
LifestyleCheers: Tour of Auckland's urban brew barsThere are some excellent examples of breweries in the greater Auckland region.26 Jan 04:00 PM
RetailFans, icecream and beer sales surge during hot summerOverheated Kiwis are turning to old favourites to cool down.15 Jan 01:22 AM
BusinessBeermageddon: Demand soars as summer arrives with a bangThe heat is driving the country to drink, as beer consumption leaps up to 140 per cent.13 Dec 09:23 PM
BDBDBusinessHigh interest in sale of Renaissance BrewingAdministrators estimated the value of Renaissance's assets to be about $1.02 million.21 Nov 11:55 PM
Small BusinessStop calling it 'craft': Notes towards a good beerCraft brewers would like you to stop using the c-word, actually.13 Sep 03:25 AM
BusinessMoa cries foul over beer rivalryMoa beer chief Geoff Ross says big brewers are actively blocking independent brewers.19 Aug 01:06 AM
BusinessEmerson's $50k-100k out of pocket after water woesThe brewery has come to a halt after water contamination.16 Aug 11:57 PM
BusinessYeastie Boys looks to raise new capitalCraft beer brewer Yeastie Boys hopes to raise £2 million to expand further in the UK13 Aug 04:10 AM
EconomyDrinkers paying more for craft beerANZ's Craft Beer Industry Insights report shows the pace of growth is slowing.09 Aug 05:00 AM
BusinessWhy champagne sorbet might be illegalProducts containing the French sparkling wine may not be able to use the name 'champagne'.21 Jul 09:45 PM
LifestyleBrixton, Gastown, Williamsburg, KingslandWorldly brewer finds the right vibe close to home.19 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleOver 300 beers to tempt your palateCrowned "the best beer festival in the world", GABS is set for a second year.19 May 05:00 PM
BusinessOver 1000 expected at Myers memorialThe business leader and philanthropist died last month after a battle with cancer.21 Apr 01:09 AM
SharesMyers: Achievement amid the controversyCOMMENT: Sir Douglas Myers was one of the country's most controversial businessmen.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions: Michael DonaldsonCraft beer expert's surprise as Epic Armageddon won coveted IPA trophy again.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland rules at Beer and Cider AwardsSuper City breweries take 10 of the 12 champion prizes amid hot competition.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandYachties tip water saving as crisis easesOne-time America's Cup yachting commentator Penny Whiting says yachties can teach other Aucklanders a few tricks to save water.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Small BusinessTrouble brewing with Kiwi craft beerThe incredible growth of craft beer has created a dilemma for many brewers.26 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandHow a beer brand is helping save NZ beachesKiwi beer brand DB Export is recycling its used bottles to make a man-made sand - an effort the company hopes will help preserve our beaches.21 Feb 04:47 AM
BusinessWomen hop on board the beer trendAs mainstream beer sales decline, advertisers are increasingly targeting campaigns at women.17 Feb 01:07 AM
BusinessDB snaps up crafty Tuatara breweryBrewing giant DB has purchased popular craft beer brand Tuatara for an undisclosed sum.30 Jan 09:47 PM
