New ZealandAuckland hotel to allow vaccinated guests onlyHotel Britomart and restaurant Kingi will accept only double-jabbed from November.20 Oct 04:57 PM
New ZealandCovid uncertainty cancels A Very Welly Christmas for 2021But organisers have not given up on Christmas entirely.20 Oct 01:18 AM
New ZealandWgtn cafe Prefab opens new coffee bar after abrupt closure, letting all staff goThe coffee bar has reduced hours and a simplified breakfast menu.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan found dead in disorder incident owned popular restaurant chainPolice said man's death treated as unexplained even after post-mortem.19 Oct 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'Killing livelihoods': Battered Auckland businesses fear the worstMore targeted support for 'battered' hospitality businesses.18 Oct 04:52 AM
New ZealandPM's wedding stoush: Ardern dumps venue, jilted owner wants $5kGisborne's Bushmere Arms loses wedding after stoush around chef Peter Gordon on catering.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChanges and reopenings as Hawke's Bay country pubs turn cornerThe decline in Hawke's Bay country pubs appears to be over.15 Oct 02:33 AM
BusinessMark Wahlberg's burger chain coming to Auckland soonMark Wahlberg plans on bringing on his Hollywood flare to New Zealand.12 Oct 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFrom feeding PR lines to feeding peopleBecky Erwood talks about starting her food delivery service FED.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland restaurant rents outdoor space at $100 for 'private picnics'Midnight Gardener in Ponsonby will rent garden space in 2-hour blocks - food not included05 Oct 03:06 AM
Business'Devastated': Hospitality industry faces weeks more uncertaintyHospitality is hurting, says Restaurant Association chief executive.04 Oct 04:34 AM
Business'Nail in the coffin': Hospitality NZ head devastated by alert level decisionMany Auckland hospitality business owners are depleting their savings to stay afloat.04 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandWellington on a Plate wraps up 'down but not out' after unusual festival yearTwenty per cent of online traffic has come from Aucklanders, festival director says.03 Oct 08:00 PM
TourismCovid casualties: Auckland's Euro and Saxon + Parole restaurants closeEuro has been one of the city's most successful restaurants since 1999.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Loosen up my buckle': Wellington home chefs cook-off for best lockdown burgerMore than 400 entries were received for the lockdown burger challenge.29 Sep 05:27 AM
EconomyHospitality roadmap needed after 1000 businesses perishRestaurant Association reveals a roadmap for the future of the hospitality industry.23 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandTakeaways available from tomorrow - but some not taking cashBig takeaway chains KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut and Domino's are gearing up for tomorrow.21 Sep 02:50 AM
LifestyleTop Auckland restaurants serving up in level 3Indulge in some take-away to celebrate Auckland's move from level 4.21 Sep 12:30 AM
EmploymentLockdown Hero: Satay Noodle House serves up positivity and gratitude until food back on menuRestaurant owner's honest social media posts give a serving of hope to those in lockdown.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Big strain': School holiday decision 'poor', cafe owner and parent saysGreg Cornes is one of many parents who called for school holidays to be brought forward.17 Sep 07:06 AM
RetailAuckland CBD retail and hospitality has lost $770m to CovidChief executive Viv Beck says that equates to an average of $570,000 per business.17 Sep 02:05 AM
BusinessIncrease in hospitality venue gatherings a 'game changer' lobbyist saysUp to 100 people could gather in restaurants and bars from next week.16 Sep 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Ghost town': Covid restrictions impact Wellington hospitality industryUnder the current restrictions, cafes and restaurants can only have 50 people at a time.12 Sep 10:39 PM
Small BusinessHospitality group to push Govt for more 'targeted financial support'Meeting set up with ministers amid threats to withhold GST.08 Sep 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhat analysts make of KFC-owner amid lockdownHow lockdown affects the business is an unknown factor.02 Sep 07:00 AM
AirlinesComplexities of getting our food on to shop shelves in lockdownHow the Delta variant has blown a hole in the security of our supply chains.31 Aug 07:07 PM
New ZealandSouth Island hospo businesses 'devastated' by lockdown extensionThe alert level status quo is partly because of the Christchurch wastewater result.27 Aug 03:50 AM
Business'A true friend gone too soon': Renowned NZ restaurateur diesThe owner of Sails, Barton Littlejohn, died this week aged only 57.25 Aug 05:27 AM
New ZealandLockdown Hero: Tony's Restaurant owner serves up food parcels during lockdownThe owner of a popular steakhouse is cooking for those in need despite his store closure.25 Aug 01:26 AM
TourismSkyCity declares $156.1m annual profit, down 33 per centAustralasian business reveals performance in last 12 months hit by Covid24 Aug 09:19 PM
Small BusinessRestaurant Brands profit up 208%Growing demand for fast food swells company bottom line.23 Aug 09:51 PM
New Zealand'We're not the police': Fears hospo industry will have to enforce sign-in rulesBusinesses worried about staff safety and compliance costs of enforcing scanning in.22 Aug 08:40 AM
RetailRetail and hospitality nervous about lockdown effectsBusinesses are already experiencing customer cancellations.17 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandStaff shortage forces restaurant to stop dine-in serviceRestaurant Association says staff shortages are still prevalent in the industry.15 Aug 05:00 PM
