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Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! festival paused amid funding challenges

HB's big food and wine fest will return when funds allow it to maintain its high standard.

Bar’s licence suspended over chalkboard promoting 2-for-1 drinks

The council argued it was a criminal offence to advertise the discounted drinks publicly.

'Quite terrifying:' The young baker behind Auckland pie shop's sellout success

Baker Lewis Mazza-Carson sold 50 pies on his first day. Now he's aiming for 1000.

Gisborne hospitality positive about Uber launch, taxi drivers unsure population can sustain service

Uber is seeking local drivers for its upcoming launch in Gisborne.

‘Been fantastic’: Wellington restauranteur expands empire amid sector struggles

The 34-year-old believes the city is starting to feel 'brighter'.

Inside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their bite

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

State of the hospitality scene in Hawkes Bay

Chris Hyde, Hawkes Bay Today editor talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now.

Non merci Hamilton: French snub stay in The Tron before All Blacks series finale

The French have opted to stay in Auckland, citing preferred facilities.

Bid to reopen bar closed for months divides community

The aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.

From the harbour to the 'burbs, here's what's new in Sydney

Jenée Tibshraeny checks out Sydney's latest redevelopments.

‘Rare opportunity’: Wellington’s floating boat cafe up for sale

The popular cafe, housed in a 66-year-old tugboat, has an asking price of $220,000.

How many have you tried? Auckland's new Top 100 Iconic Eats named

Debut dishes include an halal pepperoni pizza, raw ramen, honey toast - and four pies.

Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel

Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.

Auckland's top chef, best new eatery crowned

Resilience and innovation were celebrated at the annual Auckland hospitality awards.

Forgetful pizza store robber leaves police scanner - with his DNA all over it - at the scene

Charles Wilson was on electronic monitoring bail for a series of burglaries at the time.

Top chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices rise

Filter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.