PremiumPremiumRetailKiwis turn away from beer and wine as alcohol consumption hits all-time lowNew Zealanders now average 1.6 standard drinks per adult per day.25 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandInside the alcohol monopoly of this NZ city and the power of the licensing trustA 1944 vote created a trust that still blocks beer in supermarkets.21 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandNZ Rhapzody, the new hop off the trial blockClayton Hops has planted the variety on four Tasman farms, with 10ha this year.09 Feb 09:25 PM
Lifestyle'Last straw': Auckland brewery to close after losing licence as international retailer snaps up site14 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumRetail‘Insider with an outsider’s perspective’: New DB chief maps out beer’s next era08 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Bourbon in wine barrels - US-made spirit gets a Hawke’s Bay twist04 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandBrewery bets on 'hyper-localised' approach in tough hospitality climate13 Dec 05:00 PM
Travel newsHow do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked it22 Nov 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ and battle of the beers highlights Australia's benefits for brewersDebate fizzes around patriotic beers and Aussie rebates Kiwis don't get.05 Nov 04:00 AM
WorldGermany, home of Oktoberfest, leads world in non-alcoholic brewsCountry has seen a boom in the drink option, which is being embraced by some young people.12 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwis are drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how the two relateThe number of victims of alcohol-related violent offending is dropping. 05 Oct 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailNZ’s largest liquor store retailer reveals 2025 revenue, profitsThe Australian-owned business has roughly 370 franchised shops in New Zealand.03 Oct 02:00 AM
Business'Sad to say goodbye': Award-winning craft brewer set to closeMotueka-based Hop Federation's closure is another blow for the NZ brewing industry.17 Sep 02:20 AM
TravelA toast to tradition: Munich's enduring love affair with beer The Hallertau region is the world's largest hop-producing area. 12 Sep 12:30 AM
Wellington'Not sustainable': Popular brewery reveals it's closing a day after winning big prize'The cost of living crisis has proven too difficult for us to navigate.'27 Aug 07:38 PM
Lifestyle'Surreal': Northland dad dedicates award-winning beer to ‘cheeky’ sheep MyrtleA dark lager from Heaven's Brewery is one of the New World Beer & Cider Awards' Top 25.24 Aug 04:59 PM
New Zealand'No special treatment': Health officials defend alcohol industry meetingsAlcohol lobbyists urged against raising taxes or cutting sponsorship.19 Aug 08:04 PM
New ZealandThe godfather of the craft beer revolution: How a Dunedin brewery changed how Kiwis drinkEmerson's Brewery sits at the edge of Dunedin, tucked between the port and the railway.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrewing industry shake-up: Watchdog says four key issues in Kegstar-Konvoy mergerKeg company Kegstar hopes to take over embattled Konvoy. There are four key issues.05 Aug 05:00 AM
LifestyleSmooth, simple, refreshing: The art of homemade cold-brew coffeeCold-brew concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.04 Aug 11:54 PM
LifestyleRecord-breaking win: Hawke's Bay brewery shines with three top trophiesBrave Brewing Co won three of 18 categories at the beer awards.03 Aug 01:37 AM
WorldVillagers win race to save UK pub, as thousands closeThe Radnor Arms, first opened in the 1830s, was abandoned and closed in 2016.29 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldHemp bevs: US states crack down on cannabis drink crazeStates are banning intoxicating cannabis drinks due to rising popularity.18 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailCraft beer firesale: ASB recovers funds, but other creditors face $1.4m lossDeep Creek liquidators investigate debtor balances amid big shortfall for creditors.30 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailDB Breweries profit falls as alcohol demand drops, costs riseBut the company remains focused on reducing its carbon footprint.12 May 04:59 AM
ManufacturingLion Brewery unveils one of NZ’s largest solar arraysThe solar array will supply 14.4% of the brewery's electricity.30 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBanning teens from bars: Is it discerning or discriminatory?Market St Bar in Napier doesn't let in teens after 9pm for safety reasons.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailLow-carb wars: How the big breweries are tapping into the diet marketNew Zealand's biggest breweries are chasing the next big beer market: Low-carb.13 Feb 12:00 AM
RetailLow-carb beers on the rise as brewing now 0.9% of GDPOver half of all breweries are now also involved in tourism as the sector keeps growing.31 Jan 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwenty cheers: Sawmill Brewery marks two decades of resilienceKirsty McKay and Mike Sutherland are celebrating the award-winning brewery.07 Nov 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHeineken blames weather after beer sales disappointFinancial Times: World’s second-largest brewer pushed into net loss.29 Jul 07:16 PM
