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Five of the best: Irish pubs

A lot to lose from booze

Alcohol contains calories so it pays to limit intake if you want to lose weight, writes Susan Edmunds.

Five of the best: Watering holes on the Shore

Feeling parched? Auckland's North Shore offers up some atmospheric places for a cold one and a bite to eat.

Artisans: Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum

There are some partnerships that simply cannot be torn apart: <i>Starsky and Hutch</i>, gin and tonic, roast lamb and mint sauce and, definitely, pirates and rum.

<i>Don Kavanagh</i>: Going down the country

Provincial pubs serve up a wealth of character and laughter with the ale and food, finds Don Kavanagh.

'Personal brewery' promises perfect pint

Master brewer Ian Williams has spent the better part of a decade perfecting the art of home beer-making.

Success: Schnapps maker toasts overseas sales

After searching for a decent drop, Kiwi decided to produce his own spirits.

Beer firm's link to safety ads irks booze watchdog

Pub spy: Julep

There is something definitely odd about Ponsonby Rd that confuses me.