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Popular Auckland eatery shuts its doors, Nic Watt to take over venue

Namu Group announces its stepping away from popular eatery.

SPQR liquidators renew liquor licence for failed restaurant

There has been some buyer interest in it.

The iconic Auckland restaurants that have closed in 2024

A round-up of recent closures across the city's hospitality scene.

Editorial: The win for local communities in the battle over booze

OPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.

'No sign of vermin': Restaurant at centre of rat sighting recovers A-grade rating

Langkawi Malaysian Restaurant was the subject of a rat complaint.

Do not disturb: Why 7pm is my social life's new bedtime

OPINION: Don't let a social life get in the way of the sofa life.

Love art? Check out these exhibitions in Auckland this weekend

Plus, Disney on Ice, markets and a restaurant month for foodies that can not be missed.

Elephant Hill’s new menu: Linda Hall samples the goods

Did you know you can make delicious crackers from beer waste?

'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses

'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'

'No card, no play': SkyCity to bring new cards to NZ, Adelaide next year

Casino cards are on the way - but how might they work to stop problem gamblers?

Property Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office garden

Michael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.

Letters: IRD and when businesses go bust; disgruntled diner calls out restaurant portions

OPINION: 'Please hospo, give us a bit more to actually eat, especially vegetables.'

Hospo crisis: Can restaurants and bars withstand six more months of pain?

Hospitality faces a confluence of major challenges. How will it survive?

Editorial: Bars and eateries are on the brink - let’s support them

If we don't support local bars and restaurants, they might not be there when we want them.

Hospitality crisis: Desperate plea from another Auckland dining institution

A new Covid-style campaign is being launched to try to save the struggling sector.

SPQR tipped into liquidation for tax arrears, owes more than $2m overall

The first liquidator's report is out on the popular Auckland restaurant.