PremiumPremiumBusinessSidart owes former owner almost $1m after going into liquidationThe award-winning restaurant closed its doors last week.19 Oct 09:09 PM
PremiumRetail‘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
PremiumRetailBusiness groups push back on Govt plan to ban payment surchargesThe signatories include chambers of commerce, industry and business associations.24 Sep 04:05 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Our cities’ souls are being eroded with every hospitality closure29 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessHospitality owners report surge in negative mental health amid declining profits23 Sep 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Sometimes it’s hard to smile': Hospo struggles through tough winterThe last year has been one of the 'most challenging periods', an industry leader says.05 Aug 06:41 PM
New ZealandSleep, stress and butter prices: Tough times hit hospo bosses' healthOne business owner said the ongoing pressures kept him up at night.05 Aug 06:41 PM
BusinessHospitality in a quagmire but catering, takeaways, tourism hotspots defy gloomIt's still tough out there for many restaurants but the country is showing some promise.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The familiar fall of SPQR is a lessonOPINION: SPQR was felled by forces that seem all too familiar to the hospitality industry.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Hasn’t been the easiest trading time': What's eating the hospitality industry?Growth in fourth quarter sales for hospitality businesses tempered by inflationary costs.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRestaurant Association: Auckland CBD parking charges undermine community’s trust in ATOpinion: Auckland Transport’s changes to parking have blindsided restaurants and cafes.14 May 09:23 PM
New Zealand'It's just a joke': Noise limits 'impossible' for busy bar and eateryRegulation requires noise levels at bars to be similar to moderate conversation level.18 Jan 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesRestaurant operator Savor lifts lid on cutbacks, weather challengesThe Auckland restaurant group says progress has been made despite big challenges.28 Nov 01:53 AM
New ZealandUnion vs Restaurant Association: Clash over pay and employment trial plansNew National Government plans to scrap fair pay legislation and reinstate 90-day trials.19 Oct 07:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUse it or lose it: Restaurant legend issues drastic SOS to downtown Auckland diners'I'm sure I'm not the only one pacing the house at 3am.'14 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuLeo Molloy installs 240-volt electric fence at bar as vandals cause $60k damageAuckland bar owner Leo Molloy spends thousands to hot-wire his bar roof.06 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandPizza store boss groped young colleague's breasts, tried to blame her for assault"I thought she was flirting with me,"05 Sep 05:00 PM
Small BusinessEgg shortage: Bakeries, cafes scrambling for supplyHospitality and wholesalers say they have no access to the staple ingredient.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop Auckland restaurants hit by fake Google reviewsThe scheme looks like similar scams overseas, Restaurant Association says.10 Jul 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentHow to negotiate a fair pay agreementThe new deals will affect thousands of businesses, even many small ones.03 Jul 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLiquor giant acquires North Island hospitality groupA multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.05 Apr 05:37 AM
TourismHospitality shake up: 10 things restaurateurs wantThe hospitality group’s new wish list is urging the Government to support the sector.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCooking up a storm: Chef Al Brown organises Cyclone Gabrielle relief dinnerCelebrity chef aiming to create NZ’s “biggest-ever dinner party”.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRestaurant woes: Kiwi film star among creditors owed $750,000Immigration 'shambles' blamed as IRD claims more than $200k.23 Feb 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hourThe adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 118 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWorker, sacked while on maternity leave, wins $23k for unfair dismissalThe young mother pleaded with her boss, saying she would put her baby in daycare.08 Feb 05:00 AM
BusinessAuckland floods: Hospo sector battling property damage, transport disruptionRestaurants facing multiple problems after devastating storms.31 Jan 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWorker shortage: Restaurants expect to struggle over busy seasonRestaurants may be facing a "crisis" ahead of Christmas.11 Dec 01:00 AM
