TravelFire and fine dining: Flockhill's journey to luxury villa and restaurant launchAt this Canterbury high country lodge, luxury is intrinsic to every detail.21 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandGrape growers take steps to minimise carbon footprintThe report looked at soil, water, waste, climate change, plant protection and people.16 Apr 03:55 AM
Markets with MadisonOn The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went globalInvivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.13 Apr 07:00 PM
Markets with MadisonMarkets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon BlancThe GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse WrightWatch13 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Crouch, touch, hold’ before engaging with US: Hawke’s Bay industry wary of tariff scrumHawke’s Bay exports in 2023 were valued at $3.23 billion, 31% of its GDP.04 Apr 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffsWeaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.03 Apr 03:35 AM
EntertainmentGraham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarketWhile in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse WrightWatch02 Apr 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine seasonWine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.19 Mar 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Boom and bust': Wellington wine bar confirms closureThe operator says current conditions are the toughest they've been since 2008.24 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandWhataupoko Reserve trail gets $50,000 funding boostGisborne Mountain Biking Club received $50k for the trail from Trust Tairāwhiti.18 Feb 02:47 AM
New Zealand‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowdTwelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.10 Feb 12:22 AM
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 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
