Property'Milestone' - Stride to redevelop North Wharf on city's waterfrontSites to be redeveloped: hospitality on ground floors, offices above, two to three levels.25 Nov 07:36 PM
PremiumRetailWill Kiwis open their wallets this Black Friday or hold back again?Retail NZ warns two-thirds of profits hinge on this quarter's sales.24 Nov 10:57 PM
New ZealandSomething to sit down and celebrate: Napier bar's seating design wins global awardThe upholstery survived a kitchen fire that shut the bar for eight weeks.20 Nov 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismAccor launches Tribe Auckland as Jo&Joe gets set for quick finishAccor’s 49th site, Jo&Joe Auckland, opens November 7 with 293 beds and a rooftop bar.31 Oct 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestylePonsonby's Crack Chicken to close after just eight months. Here's why'It's a survival game,' says Albert Cho, Namu Group operations director.21 Oct 03:02 AM
New ZealandGrabOne before it's gone: Some businesses still honouring vouchers despite impactSeveral operations say they are owed thousands of dollars from GrabOne. 17 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of changeTipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steamOwners say rising costs and fewer diners are pushing them to the brink.14 Oct 02:11 AM
Retail'Households aren’t rushing to the checkout yet': Retail spending dips 0.5% in September as growth streak endsHospitality was the only sector to see growth, rising 1.5% in September.13 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandStarbucks, Burger King get go-ahead for tiny Waikato town – but there's a catchThe approval comes despite overwhelming opposition from submitters.13 Oct 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarisa Bidois: Time to get Auckland’s groove backThe city’s $25m events fund could help revive Auckland’s nightlife.11 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe century-old hotel that shaped Auckland’s fashion and party cultureDeBrett's house bar was the starting point for Friday night fun in Auckland's High St.10 Oct 11:02 PM
Wellington'Endless amount of offers': Hope for cafe shutting for Sir Peter Jackson project?The owners say they were wrong to blame Jackson and hope to find a new site for the cafe.09 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandHastings bars to close an hour earlier than NapierAnd supermarkets in Hastings can now sell alcohol only between 9am and 9pm.06 Oct 02:42 AM
New Zealand‘Beyond common sense’: Hospo backlash over night market moveRotorua Night Market's trial shift to Kuirau Park is opposed by two long-standing backers.03 Oct 05:00 PM
LifestylePromising sign for Auckland hospitality industry as dining institution is resurrectedVivace Restaurant & Bar was liquidated last Christmas. 03 Oct 06:10 AM
New ZealandSports entertainment venue to open on high-profile Napier siteGolf simulators and electronic dartboards feature in new Napier entertainment venue.02 Oct 09:42 PM
New ZealandDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandFresh bids to revive two closed bars in Tauranga suburbsNew liquor licences are being sought for Welcome Bay Tavern and Maungatapu Sports Bar.30 Sep 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPopular restaurant set to reopen after former owner's $1.4m collapseIt closed in May but its new owner is planning a 'grand comeback'.24 Sep 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBusiness groups push back on Govt plan to ban payment surchargesThe signatories include chambers of commerce, industry and business associations.24 Sep 04:05 AM
Business'Our cup is empty': Economic crunch claims another well-known cafeThe hospo outlet's owner said he faced increasing financial challenges and falling sales.22 Sep 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Lone Star Tauranga's former franchisee went underLiquidation report reveals firm's $700k debt, as restaurant's new owners make fresh start.21 Sep 08:53 PM
EntertainmentWill the Govt's new events fund finally put NZ back on the map?One of our biggest promoters is hoping the fund will put us on a par with Australia. 14 Sep 10:59 PM
RetailSigns of recovery: Card spending rises across retail and hospitality in AugustHospitality spending rose 1.4% or $21m, its largest increase since November 2024.11 Sep 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not asking for millions, just a paint job': Hospitality battlers plead for helpOperators on The Strand, Tauranga say foot traffic is vanishing, with businesses failing.07 Sep 06:00 PM
