New ZealandOn The Up: NZ city dines out on being named one of world's 15 best food scenesDid Lonely Planet mean to write Naples instead? No, it did not.21 May 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation? 18 May 10:28 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
New Zealand'Feels like discrimination': Musician denied entry to Auckland bar over facial tattoosWalker claimed other patrons with facial tattoos were allowed entry.16 May 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFast-tracking $200m film hub planned for Ayrburn'Potential short-term imposition on a very long-term asset.' - Chris Meehan on film tariff14 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Wellington icon': Cuba Street's Ekim Burgers closingThe business has been operating since 2011.11 May 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTickets please: 'You are not going for dinner, you're going for an experience'The Old Mill has teamed up with Hastings restaurateurs to open the venue for dining.10 May 06:01 AM
New Zealand'We haven't got anything': Club Metro sold but debts remainThe club's currently owes $1.2 million.09 May 05:00 PM
TravelNot eggs benny: 11 interesting brunch spots in Christchurch We’re not having a go at eggs benny.09 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhy Gisborne locals are pushing back against relaxed alcohol rules The council consulted on excluding 'sensitive site provisions' in the CBD.01 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandNobody puts Napier in a corner: Councillors stop plan to close nightclubs early'How are young ones going to learn about the world sitting at home playing Playstation?'01 May 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBack hospitality for a thriving Auckland - Hospitality NZ CEOOPINION: Hospitality is ready to grow but needs more local government investment.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarisa Bidois: How NZ can use food to boost tourism and hospitalityOPINION: The opportunity now is to promote regional dispersal and seasonality.28 Apr 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructureUpston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.27 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Special humans': Couple who ran Akaroa B&B for 30 years die days apart after crashA tight-knit community is devastated after the death of the popular B&B owners. 14 Apr 12:41 AM
RetailCard spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data revealSpending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.13 Apr 11:52 PM
TravelKiwi rugby star reveals how to explore Bristol like a localThe rugby union player reveals his top spots in the city he's called home for seven years.12 Apr 08:26 PM
New Zealand‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining feesBusinesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.11 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailUber Eats NZ launches green packaging guide for restaurantsIt features a unique traffic light system which will rank partners on their packaging.10 Apr 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boostHe manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.08 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury’s dining renaissance: Exploring three culinary gemsHow three upmarket venues are going beyond a meal to provide a full culinary experience.08 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleRocco, Moochowchow, Kol: Looking back at the many restaurants of 23 Ponsonby RdAs the Sahrawats evolve Kol, we look back at the history of the Ponsonby corner spot.03 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Turning to fascism’: Napier B&B cancels bookings of American guests'All New Zealand accommodation businesses must start to resist the Trump and Musk regime.'01 Apr 05:05 PM
New Zealand‘It’s time!‘: Wellington businessman announces mayoral bidKarl Tiefenbacher narrowly lost a byelection last year by 45 votes.30 Mar 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our cities’ souls are being eroded with every hospitality closureOPINION: Hospitality has always been boom or bust, but it seems more bust than normal.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington hospo leader says restaurants need to charge more to surviveAsher Boote's Thorndon restaurant Daisy's will serve its final meals tonight.28 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentMy Secret Auckland: Tim Alpe shares his favourite spots in the cityEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElon Musk gets ready to enter the restaurant businessNew York Times: A retro-futuristic diner is rising on Santa Monica Boulevard in LA.26 Mar 10:00 PM
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
LifestyleTop Auckland restaurant struck by bold oyster thiefSecurity footage captured the woman's brazen daylight act.24 Mar 07:00 AM
EntertainmentDave Khan shares his favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.22 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleOysters off the menu: Iwi and leading restaurant pull plug on 2025 seasonBluff oysters have been cut from menus, with Ngāi Tahu Seafood not harvesting them. 20 Mar 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘What is there to lose?’ Couple take over one of North Island’s most remote pubsFive families from the area purchased the pub in 2024 so the community wouldn’t lose it.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay bar owner calls council plans for earlier closing times ‘crazy’Chris Sullivan says it’s bar operators who have to change, not opening hours.18 Mar 10:44 PM
