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Mystery how dead penguin ended up in restaurant rubbish bin

Port Chalmers restaurant looking over CCTV to find out who threw a dead penguin in bin.

Ohakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now broke

An award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.

Defying the odds: How Madam Woo survived financial woes

'One of the few successful voluntary administrations that’s occurred in New Zealand.'

Kiwis shopping less but travelling and partying more

Kiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.

Liquor giant acquires North Island hospitality group

A multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.

Six reasons why one Ponsonby Central restaurant failed

'Business was already financially struggling with high overheads and staffing issues.'

Showing respect to retired dairy cows - a restaurant’s approach

Retired dairy cows are becoming much more than just hamburger patties at this restaurant.

Cafe that took $176k in wage subsidies now in liquidation over unpaid tax, fines

Company got $176,000 in Covid-19 wage subsidies since 2020 but didn't pay tax.

Food for disaster relief: NZ’s best restaurants band together after cyclone

Kiwis can dine out at their favourite restaurants and help with disaster relief.

Inflation takes bite out of Restaurant Brands’ profit

The company reported an almost 40 per cent decline in profits in the last year.

Wahlburgers set to launch in Auckland this week

Actor Mark Wahlberg's first NZ restaurant will open in Princes Wharf on Wednesday

Restaurant woes: Kiwi film star among creditors owed $750,000

Immigration 'shambles' blamed as IRD claims more than $200k.

'People need food': Sikh community rallies to feed those in need

Hastings Punjabi Sikh community working around the clock to make sure everyone gets fed.

Gisborne businesses’ efforts to stay open after cyclone amid water crisis

Businesses hard hit by Covid are now struggling post-cyclone with water restrictions.

'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hour

The adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 1

Kelson Henderson: 'Our customers are such a beautiful mix'

The actor and restaurateur talks to Elisabeth Easther.