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Decision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King plan

The council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.

Fresh bids to revive two closed bars in Tauranga suburbs

New liquor licences are being sought for Welcome Bay Tavern and Maungatapu Sports Bar.

Popular restaurant set to reopen after former owner's $1.4m collapse

It closed in May but its new owner is planning a 'grand comeback'.

Business groups push back on Govt plan to ban payment surcharges

The signatories include chambers of commerce, industry and business associations.

'Our cup is empty': Economic crunch claims another well-known cafe

The hospo outlet's owner said he faced increasing financial challenges and falling sales.

Why Lone Star Tauranga's former franchisee went under

Liquidation report reveals firm's $700k debt, as restaurant's new owners make fresh start.

Will 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.

Signs of recovery: Card spending rises across retail and hospitality in August

Hospitality spending rose 1.4% or $21m, its largest increase since November 2024.

Popular cafe forced to close as business is placed in liquidation

The popular Palmerston North cafe has been running since 1996.

A 7yo created an imaginary restaurant in his bedroom - his father decided to bring it to life

'He hasn’t taken his Jett’s BuRGer Shop shirt off for about three days now.'

'Best of the best': Craggy Range and chef shine at awards

Hawke's Bay eateries win big at Cuisine Good Food Awards.

Don't pour another one: US drinking drops to new low, poll finds

New York Times: The 54% is the lowest in Gallup's 90 years of collecting data on drinking.

NZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps grow

In Auckland, 50 of 71 hotels report negative growth.

Pie maker's despair as cost of mince up as much as 40% on previous year

A longstanding baker is dipping into his savings just to keep afloat.

Christchurch to get $150m Sheraton hotel by 2027

Sheraton Christchurch will open in mid-2027 with 240 premium rooms.

'Love what you do': Barista's journey to NZ coffee champs

'I’m working a lot with molecules and how they tie together with other flavours.'