AgribusinessIndevin signs conditional agreement to buy Villa MariaSettlement of the sale is due on August 31.01 Aug 10:12 PM
New ZealandKiwi winemakers Invivo join the medal haul with golds at NY AwardsThe Waikato winery is riding high after taking out three gold medals and two trophies.01 Aug 02:33 AM
EntertainmentWellington on a Plate kicks off month of culinary delightWellington foodies and city visitors are in for a culinary extravaganza this August.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandForeign investors forced to sell boutique vineyard for huge lossThe vineyard sold in May for $600,000 less than what the company paid for it in 2014.29 Jul 09:00 PM
TravelLuxury Queenstown wine tour voted 'best in the world'The accolade is welcome praise after the loss of international tourism to the region.29 Jul 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEmbattled wine business Sacred Hill finds buyerSettlement expected shortly say receivers.20 Jul 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaiheke Island vineyard wins noise prosecution caseThe vineyard blamed ambient noise from rowdy crickets for the din.06 Jul 03:01 AM
Lifestyle'Champagne war' sees France halt exports of bubbly to RussiaA new Russian law orders French producers to label their champagne 'sparkling wine'.04 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandInvivo Wines: Graham Norton blends his 2021 sauvignon blanc vintage - at Eden ParkInvivo and Graham Norton held their blending session at an iconic Kiwi location.10 Jun 05:04 AM
LifestyleItalian winemakers see red over lack of emoji for roséWinemakers have petitioned the Silicon Valley organisation that considers new emojis.31 May 09:07 PM
BusinessVilla Maria parent company in receivershipThe receivership will not affect operation of the wine business.18 May 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessGrape shortage: 'Worst in at least a decade' says Pernod Ricard bossBryan Fry says winemaker is working through industry-wide supply issues.13 May 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailWine price warning: Smaller vintage could add 20% to a bottleVilla Maria says its grape harvest is down almost 30 per cent this year.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTranstasman bubble: Wellington welcomes 'vitality' of Aussie travellersEvents will entice Aussies across the ditch to the capital, says Wellington NZ.06 Apr 06:33 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesLabour pains: Vineyards struggle to find hands for pruning seasonThe wine industry is the latest sector to struggle due to a lack of foreign workers.06 Apr 05:30 AM
EntertainmentWanaka food and wine festival off to a good startMore than 2000 people attended the first Ripe festival on Sunday.22 Mar 12:30 AM
TravelHow to have a great wine-tasting weekendMake the most of your trip, no matter which wine region you're visiting.20 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the tomato wars, food prices are set to riseFood prices have been subdued of late but global commodity markets point to big rises.13 Mar 04:00 PM
RetailDelegat Group celebrates 25% increase in profitIt posted a $43 million net profit after tax in the six months ending December 31.24 Feb 12:30 AM
BusinessVilla Maria Estate up for sale, could fetch $200m-plusVilla Maria Estate could be worth more than $200 million.01 Feb 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFizzed out: Nationwide champagne shortage hits storesChampagne is the latest imported good to be in short supply amid ports congestion.27 Jan 08:16 PM
LifestyleUni students create a buzz in the market with mead RTDs"Traditionally mead is a sort of desert style wine, very sweet and high in alcohol."23 Dec 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessExports pile up: Ports of Auckland delays costing businesses export dealsWine companies say their offshore orders are being affected by lengthy shipment delays.21 Dec 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'I can't spend my salary': Briscoes boss on money, business and why Kiwis love a saleBriscoes' guru Rod Duke reveals why he likes making millions more than spending it.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessNourish Group chef gets behind wine subscription firm Wine MonsterWine Monster is hoping its concept will resonate with Kiwis.09 Dec 04:27 AM
New ZealandGrapes of wrath: Critic's scathing 'find a new hobby' email to winemakerA winemaker says she is in shock after receiving the harsh message from a top critic.07 Dec 10:30 PM
BusinessYealands offloads vineyards to Super FundWine business, owned by Marlborough electricity users, seeking to repay debt.03 Dec 05:10 AM
MarketsPM not taking sides in Australia-China tariff fightA professor of international law is calling on New Zealand to back Australia.29 Nov 11:45 PM
TravelTravel bubbles ... Wine regions toasting transtasman flightsVisits to Sydney and New South Wales are back on tap.29 Nov 11:00 AM
New ZealandBusinesswoman missing in AucklandElizabeth (Ying) Zhong, 55, was last seen Friday afternoon.28 Nov 06:05 AM
InvestmentVilla Maria to sell Mangere land and raise capitalRising land values have made it difficult for Villa to make viable return from vineyards.05 Nov 04:31 AM
TravelThe best places to eat, drink and sleep in MarlboroughFoodies and wine buffs will be spoilt for choice.24 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi wine reviewer dies from Covid-19 in SwitzerlandTributes pour in from across globe after Covid claims Kiwi wine writer based in Lavaux.15 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandNational wants all wineries to be allowed to charge for samplesThe party also wants to create a new wine festival to help reinvigorate the sector.08 Oct 08:58 PM
