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Woman-owned cafe in conservative Indonesia shakes stigma
Aspiring businesswomen here can face not only legal restrictions but also social bullying.

What about the horses? Racing organisers jockey for the punters' dollar
South Island sports wrap: Cup Week, 2000 play Pasifika league-fest, a cricketing dynasty.

'Increasingly difficult': Nikau Cafe to close in Wellington's Civic Square
Construction disruption has become too much for the beloved business.

'Very short notice': Napier ale house kicked out over lease dispute
'I tried to work with them to say why don’t we extend it.'

Hospitality spending surges in latest electronic card data
Total retail spending grew for another month, showing positive signs heading into summer.

Auckland beachfront restaurant in liquidation – what went wrong?
Renowned chef Scott Denning puts his Mission Bay restaurant into liquidation.

Calls for hiatus on Wellington's Golden Mile work amid cuts
Retail NZ and Hospitality NZ among groups seeking changes to multimillion-dollar project.

Sky-high yakitori? Here's how you should spend your weekend in Auckland
Christmas markets, art and food for a good cause, plus much more.

Watch: Trump goes behind the grill at McDonald’s
He claims Kamala Harris is lying about working for the fast-food chain.

Mixed reaction as free period for alfresco dining fees extended
Tauranga City Council has extended the free outdoor dining period by six months.

Editorial: Outdoor dining fees hike could ruin some town centres
OPINION: The challenging times for hospitality are about to get worse.

New street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'
New footpath rental costs rile bar and eaterie owners in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

A tale of two tipples under $25: The winery that won best red, and best white
Church Road's budget bottles won big at the New World Wine Awards.

American bakery chain Cinnabon to open first NZ store
New Zealand will be the 54th country to get a Cinnabon franchise.

Pushing workers back to the office: Hybrid work's repercussions for Tauranga's CBD
For those in favour of working from home, the downsides for local businesses are clear.

A fancy new restaurant in London, staffed by the recently homeless
New York Times: How a Michelin-starred chef hopes to break the homlessness cycle.

'We’re not just beaches and water sports': Hospitality sector preps for foodie celebration
Northland foodies have tough decisions to make during the first Savour Northland event.

Uber’s next act: Taking on Amazon
Financial Times: Uber now couriers goods for many retailers. Is it trying to do too much?

Have our jobs become too greedy for our time?
Financial Times: A convincing case for a drastic overhaul of the way we earn a living.

Ruapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountable
Ruapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.

Hospitality owners report surge in negative mental health amid declining profits
Hospitality survey reveals ongoing difficulties for the industry.

Letters: Chateau fiasco; heritage buildings must remain in NZ hands
OPINION: 'The challenge presented by the chateau could easily be dealt with.'

Should we tip hospo staff in New Zealand?
Some restaurant owners and staff believed it was time Kiwis were a bit more generous.

Why former owners of three Auckland restaurants went into liquidation owing $700k
“It’s going to be completely different from what it is now.”

Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
Waste minimising app launches in Rotorua.

Slice of history: 1980s Pizza Hut menu emerges as all-you-can-eat tickets sell out in minutes
The differences might surprise you.

Developer walks away from iconic Wellington site
Despite years of searching, no tenant has been found for Oriental Bay's Band Rotunda.

Former owners of three Auckland hospo businesses in liquidation – two restaurants to shut for redevelopment
Landlord didn't grant prior owners new lease.

Eatery at heart of Wellington's political scene opening new venue
The cafe popular with public servants was the scene of a career-ending scandal.