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
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness reportSobering times for NZ wine industry: Costs and taxes rise and exports fallSqueeze on costs collides with rising excises to sour sentiment.05 Jan 10:43 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
EntertainmentWho gets the vineyard in the Brad and Angelina divorce?The former Hollywood couple are still fighting over Chateau Miraval.01 Jan 07:37 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
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer NZ winegrower of the year selling vineyard, cellar door and restaurant to focus on US wine exports'We just couldn’t justify continuing to have a lot of capital tied up in the vineyard.'08 Oct 09:10 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
New ZealandJudges praise high standards in Hawke’s Bay wine tourism at prestigious awardsKate Radburnd named F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Legend 2024 for contributions to the wine sector.06 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandMap and Zap using lasers instead of chemicals to kill weedsDr Kioumars Ghamkhar said Map and Zap should appeal to agricultural industries worldwide02 Sep 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSelaks, a 90-year Hawke’s Bay winemaking institution, says low alcohol is the trendThe winery reflects on its humble beginnings to embrace innovation and the future.30 Aug 06:00 PM
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 ZealandTwo Hawke's Bay locals recognised for 'outstanding contributions' to respective industriesTaylor and Harding honoured for industry contributions.31 Jul 02:58 AM
TravelThe NZ wine region with vineyards to rival BurgundyThis revered wine region produces pinot noir considered among the finest in the world.07 Jul 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMission accomplished: Winemaker reflects on 45-year careerThe mantle of head winemaker at Mission Estate will now pass to Alex Roper.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plansContracts are due to be signed-off in August.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDry July begins: How we can curb alcohol harm in New ZealandReform could be on the cards as the Government reveals five new health targets.01 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessNZ exports reach all-time high in MaySurge in trade with US beefs up New Zealand's exports.24 Jun 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBooster disputes allegation it used funds wrongly for related wine investmentThe market watchdog alleges 'serious' breaches but Booster says it disputes the claims.12 Jun 01:55 AM
New ZealandReid Fletcher recognised for nearly 50 years of service to wine industryReid Fletcher is honoured for his service to the Gisborne and New Zealand wine industry.03 Jun 12:11 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay winery's $35 chardonnay named best in the worldHawke’s Bay wineries have won the best chardonnay award twice in recent years.29 May 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFlor restaurant: Burnt duck and confounding congee in K Road'The kitchen could have set fire to my handbag and I would have said thank you.'08 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'A bit run down': Tourists at reopened winery blissfully unaware of cyclone'It’s taken a lot of hard work by so many people to get where we are today.'10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Hawke’s Bay couple building a cellar door for ‘the whole community’There was one burning question on the tip of my tongue — will you adopt me?26 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCloudy water into wine: Marama Labs raises millions2024 could prove to be a vintage year for Marama Labs.23 Jan 02:38 AM
LifestyleIs alcohol affecting your fertility?The experts have some advice on how to approach drinking if you're trying to get pregnant.12 Dec 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Last few years difficult': Waiheke Island vineyard for saleCovid, shut borders, a lack of customers and a lack of sales took a heavy toll.30 Nov 03:08 AM