LifestyleTop drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awardsNZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.05 Jun 03:34 AM
PremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.26 May 05:00 PM
TravelWe’ve found an Australian food and wine experience we bet you’ve never heard ofSirromet offers wine tastings, eco stays and gourmet dining in a stunning bushland setting20 May 07:00 AM
Markets with MadisonMarkets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon BlancWatch13 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journeyThree Fates recently released its 2024 chenin blanc, a familial collaboration.07 Feb 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarsden Estate winery sold to British trust after 10 years on marketVineyard and winery sold after spectre of subdivision loomed.05 Jan 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries upFinancial Times: Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second year.25 Dec 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat causes ‘hangxiety’ and how to manage itTelegraph: ‘Hangxiety’ – anxiety after drinking – is an often-overlooked side effect.17 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'High degree of culpability': Luxury Waiheke vineyard convicted and fined after long legal battleThe vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.08 Dec 01:23 AM
AnalysisOpinion: Gen Z is leading the rise of 'sober curiosity' - here's whyOPINION: Gen Z drinking trends are highlighting young people's desire for change.26 Nov 11:45 PM
LifestyleSilly season is around the corner, what are the best foods to eat before drinking?A naturopath explains why drinking and eating responsibly isn't complicated.23 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandChurch Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awardsChurch Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.08 Nov 02:15 AM
New Zealand'They built it together': Son selling iconic winery eight years after dad's death'Since my father died, my mother, she comes over here more to cry than anything else.'06 Nov 05:00 PM
Travel newsAir NZ enters beverage space with exclusive new productThe product will be available from March 2025.05 Nov 08:03 PM
TravelThe surprising UK wine region that even the French have fallen in love withIt is an easy day trip from London.28 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat, exactly, is ‘moderate drinking’?New York Times: What the research suggests and how to think about it.19 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe 20-minute rule and other easy ways to drink less alcoholTelegraph: How to cut down on the booze without it impacting your social life.14 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA tale of two tipples under $25: The winery that won best red, and best whiteChurch Road's budget bottles won big at the New World Wine Awards.11 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionViaduct Harbour lease fee increases: Historic rises quantifiedWhat owners of apartments, restaurants, bars and hotels pay to be on waterfront land.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Blown away': Man buys wine bottles for $18,000 at auction, immediately gives them backIn a room of more than 300 wine enthusiasts, one man's act stood out on the night.16 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandLuxury Waiheke vineyard found guilty of noise breach, could be fined up to $600kThe vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePonsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro: Who is claiming money, how much is owedList of creditors just released shows IRD, bank, food and drink suppliers are owed money.04 Sep 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow much alcohol should you be drinking in your 50s?Telegraph: Here’s how to know if your alcohol consumption is affecting your health.16 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAustralia’s wine sector suffers as drinkers shun lower-end brandsFinancial Times: Labels sold off in what some winemakers call its worst-ever crisis.11 Aug 06:35 PM
Lifestyle‘Mind-blowing’: International student-turned-sommelier wins top industry titleSuraj GC has claimed one of hospitality's sought-after crowns.08 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandCraggy Range wins supreme award, Market St wins best bar at national hospitality awardsThe Hawke's Bay business won two top prizes at the 2024 Hospitality NZ Business Awards.01 Aug 11:28 PM
OpinionWhat my daughter said to make me give up wine for goodAnnabel Jones found some unforeseen benefits in her relationships after ditching alcohol.11 Jul 05:24 AM