New Zealand'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward mealsEach week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.13 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTenor Chris McRae shares his favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTop chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices riseFilter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.26 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Service with a smooch at Purrs & BeansFaith-Ashleigh Wong and Shane O'Higgins talk to Tom Raynel about cats and coffee.25 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst it's been': How cafes are adjusting to soaring butter prices'Butter-wise, we haven't passed the buck on to the consumer yet.'18 May 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council reaches settlement with cafe owner over $900,000 rates debtThe settlement prevents a forced sale of Rupa's Cafe and two homes.22 Apr 07:12 PM
New ZealandCafe forced to find new name for popular 'Cinna-buns' after cease-and-desistHill House Cafe is in desperate need of a new name for its cinnamon buns.09 Apr 08:20 AM
New ZealandCouncil rejects ‘inaccurate and misleading’ cafe petitionThe Funky Duck will soon be 'completely and utterly gutted' as the lease ends.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Britomart was transformed from neglected site to Auckland’s coolest precinctBritomart values Auckland's past, present and future, says Christine Fletcher.14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: The mother-daughter combo making high-quality matchaTessa Stockdale talks to Tom Raynel about her business Nomu Matcha.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed by three vehicles on motorway a ‘decent person’ with troubled pastJoshua Love: failed businessman, political candidate, criminal, but mourned by family. 13 Feb 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington’s hospitality scene: What has replaced all the closed restaurants?A wave of closures has rocked the capital but some doors haven't stayed shut for long.06 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelThe coffee lovers guide to a great summer sip in NZWhere to find the best brews in our most popular summer destinations.18 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMy Secret Auckland: Singer Calla shares her favourite spots in the cityEvery week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.11 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel newsSurprising study reveals best city for coffee in NZ and AustraliaNo, it's not in Wellington, Sydney or Melbourne.09 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMy Secret Auckland: Actor and director Suzy Sampson shares her favourite places in the cityEvery week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFootage shows break-in at Gisborne cafe's storage chillerThe owners of Zest Cafe estimate they lost $8000 worth of goods in the burglary shortly before Christmas. Video / Zest CafeWatch17 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandWhat can you buy for $1?The New Zealand $1 coin has halved in value since it was introduced in 1991.19 Nov 08:57 PM
New ZealandWrecked cafe reopens after front-end loader ram raidThe community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.17 Nov 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATMBar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'16 Nov 01:47 AM
New ZealandMasked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raidThe burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.15 Nov 07:53 PM
LifestyleThe healthiest type of coffee – and the ones to avoidHow you prepare your brew can impact its health credentials more than you think.14 Nov 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Increasingly difficult': Nikau Cafe to close in Wellington's Civic SquareConstruction disruption has become too much for the beloved business.13 Nov 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Outdoor dining fees hike could ruin some town centresOPINION: The challenging times for hospitality are about to get worse.16 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSecret Auckland: A poet's tour of Tāmaki MakaurauEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington quake shows WFH still neededOPINION: In a shaky city, resilience and adaptability is key to remain productive.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council to forcibly sell cafe owner's properties after record $876k rates billDilip Rupa was the first person prosecuted for refusing to display Covid-19 QR codes.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hardOPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount pricesWaste minimising app launches in Rotorua.18 Sep 10:02 PM
New ZealandEatery at heart of Wellington's political scene opening new venueThe cafe popular with public servants was the scene of a career-ending scandal.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobsIt's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital.05 Sep 10:36 PM
InflationWould you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.01 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts biteCafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.31 Aug 12:11 AM
LifestyleIs New Zealand’s cafe scene shrinking?Tougher economic times are getting to cafes for the first time in decades.23 Aug 04:02 AM
