New ZealandAlcohol expert puts case to MPsThere is compelling evidence that increasing the legal alcohol purchasing age reduces harm and saves lives, a US professor has told MPs.19 Aug 02:08 AM
LifestyleGo west, young man, to seek new beerI had a wonderful experience recently when I attended a tasting of Hallertau's beers at a rather salubrious Mt Eden hostelry.15 Aug 05:30 PM
RetailSurge in booze-shop bids as tough law loomsWould-be liquor merchants are flooding NZ with applications for new bottle shops before an expected law tightening, a liquor chain says.25 Jul 04:00 PM
ConstructionRenewal closer for Victoria Park MarketThe ink is almost dry on a deal to finally revamp Auckland's tired Victoria Park Market.17 Jul 04:00 PM
PropertyRetro bar represents a smashing opportunityMemorabilia, a plane and even a cat comes with the sale, writes Colin Taylor.09 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi lager takes top honours at Beer World CupMonteith's Golden Lager has taken out the top title at the competition in London.12 Jun 09:45 PM
Opinion<i>John Banks:</i> We must crack down on alcohol misuseFor years, I watched my mother slowly and progressively kill herself through the bottle. I made the decision then not to drink.07 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleChill out, and enjoy your wineWine drinkers already know sauvignon blanc tastes best if chilled, and scientists have now proven keeping it on ice helps retain its flavours.03 Jun 04:00 PM
CompaniesExport wine focus turns to top tableA new Government-backed push into the US aims to build a super premium wine category for the billion-dollar export industry.02 Jun 04:00 PM