New ZealandInside Rotorua’s 'no English' cafe where only te reo Māori is spokenCustomers can use QR codes to hear and practise te reo phrases when ordering. 11 May 06:01 PM
Wellington'Heavy heart': The reason an iconic Wellington nightclub is closingThe central Wellington bar and nightclub announced it will be closing on May 30. 11 May 05:00 PM
WellingtonEnd of an era for popular Wellington nightclub as yet another CBD late-night haunt shuttersThe popular nightclub is 'opening its doors for the last time' on May 30.10 May 09:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandFrom global acclaim to workplace scandal: Inside the fall of star chef Vaughan Mabee09 May 04:57 PM
LifestyleEatlitfood is off to Aus: Food influencer Albert Cho leaves NZ for bigger market, opportunities07 May 12:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandAmisfield scandal: Owner says he 'misjudged' in making Vaughan Mabee head chef06 May 08:51 PM
PremiumPropertyPower players of property: The men behind billions in homes and offices04 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandInside the Amisfield HR probe that unseated one of NZ's most celebrated chefs03 May 11:41 PM
New Zealand'Still totally edible': The plan to help shops with surplus food find customers01 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSheep farmer Sophie Hurley breathing new life into vintage Hunterville motel'Hunterville is a destination now – it’s gaining more and more offerings.'30 Apr 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFirst Table taps former Uber and Deliveroo exec to spearhead UK growth pushFounder Mat Weir will shift to a new role focused on AI and product innovation.29 Apr 12:02 AM
New ZealandSafety and parking squeeze: CBD businesses push taskforce for urgent actionA survey found 86% of Whangārei businesses felt trading was getting tougher.26 Apr 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsBeer keg merger blocked by regulator, but there’s a twistMerger fizzes out, watchdog says no - but we may end up with just one keg company anyway.24 Apr 04:14 AM
ChristchurchSuper sport and long-awaited covered stadium sees bumper month for hospitalityChristchurch is buzzing ahead of this weekend's One NZ Stadium opening. 23 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandFast lane, slow trade: Stores report Covid-level slump because of T2 lane parking finesTraders report losing tens of thousands of dollars in morning trade.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailDB Breweries trials first zero-alcohol beer on tap in Auckland barsDB's new system chills Heineken 0.0 as cold as possible without freezing.22 Apr 05:13 AM
New Zealand'Your income stays, ours doesn’t': Mount businesses grill mayor over supportMayor Mahé Drysdale ruled out rates relief for affected Mount businesses.21 Apr 09:03 PM
WellingtonNot your grandad's London Dry: The boozy new event in the capital's hospo calendarThe Herald received a preview of some of the drinks on offer in the Gin Trail.15 Apr 07:00 AM
AucklandFormer SPQR owner banned from running companies for eight-and-a-half yearsSPQR’s debts include $1.07m owed to Inland Revenue in tax arrears.14 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandWell-known Mount Maunganui restaurant company owes $650k to IRDThe Italian eatery has been a fixture of Maunganui Rd for years.13 Apr 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Worse and worse': Guests recall fire spreading as Te Arai breakfast turned into blazeAbout 20 diners were evacuated just before 10am as the fire spread.13 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBearish: DB boss urges Govt to pause beer tax hikes as fuel costs bitePeter Hart warns that rises in CPI-linked excise duty risk adding to inflation pressures.12 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessThe reasons why Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe called time after more than two decades in businessWellington has been hit by a series of hospitality closures in the past couple of years.08 Apr 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonSecrets of the Green Parrot's 100 years in business and why it's Winston's favouriteFather and son operators on eatery's colourful history and enduring appeal. 04 Apr 05:14 PM
New Zealand‘Something needs to be done’: Akl Easter festival vendors face losses as backlash growsIt comes after festival-goers complained about pricing and some of the rides on offer.04 Apr 03:49 AM
New ZealandHospitality trading rules set to change in time for Easter | Ryan Bridge TODAYHospitality NZ CEO Kirsty Phillips says the rules were overdue for a change. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch01 Apr 07:03 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, April 2, 2026Morning Headlines | Bill to loosen holiday alcohol laws and Luxon to unveil Cabinet reshuffle | Thursday, April 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFPWatch01 Apr 05:49 PM
New ZealandRestrictions on Good Friday, Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone by weekendThe change would only apply to on-licence venues already open on those days.31 Mar 10:15 PM
PoliticsGovt department expects Cabinet to weigh up long-term, 60+ year lease for Chateau TongariroThe Government is asking for proposals from operators keen to do up the historic site.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tavern's Dame Jacinda Ardern book-burning on wrong side of historyOPINION: The Black Dog's pyre wasn’t a case put forward – it was an absence of argument.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismHotel management heavyweights merge to create 45-strong national networkCapstone will keep its own brand while joining Marsden Group’s wider network.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe fall of a famous chef reverberates in the restaurant worldNew York Times: 'This has divided the entire industry,' a former Noma intern says. 23 Mar 03:00 AM
