New Zealand'Oh God, save the wine'Flames and smoke from the fiery blaze at a historic Waikato winery could be seen on the horizon from kilometres away.29 Jun 01:36 AM
LifestyleWine: Our favourite bubblesAssemblage, tirage, remuage, disgorge and dosage — all fundamental steps in the formulation of our favourite fizz ...27 Jun 04:00 AM
LifestyleIf your wine could talk, what would it say?What if wine could talk back? What if the bottle you see on the shelf already knew what was going to happen before you put it in your trolley? What would yours say?26 Jun 01:35 AM
LifestyleWine: Our favourite Marlborough winesMarlborough: capital city, Blenny-vegas. We love it for squint-inducing sauvignon blanc, Renwick pies, mussel farms, plane museums, pinot noir, riesling and everything in between…18 Jun 07:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ defends stingy wine claimsAir New Zealand will broaden the range of wine in premium cabins as it pushes back on claims it is being stingy in economy.16 Jun 01:51 AM
TravelAdelaide: A few sips in the southDavid Leggat visited the wine regions of South Australia for a spot of glug-glugging.15 Jun 09:00 PM
LifestyleWine: The people behind the dropsStaring at acres of bottles on supermarket shelves, it’s easy to forget that there are actual human beings behind our favourite fast-moving consumer goods.13 Jun 02:00 AM
AirlinesWine experts picked for Air NZ cellarAir NZ has appointed two leading international wine judges and commentators to help select the one million bottles of wine its passengers drink annually.11 Jun 11:45 PM
LifestyleWine: Feel the rush of joyThese wines will get you close to replicate a visceral joy-rush.06 Jun 02:00 AM
BusinessBrits have a new reason to wineWine drinkers in the UK may face paying more for a glass of New Zealand sauvignon blanc.28 May 10:57 PM
LifestyleWine: Arbiters of autumnal awesomenessRed, russet, carmine-coloured and crimson, earthy tones and splashes of spice — these arbiters of autumnal awesomeness will do more than fill your alliteration quota for the week ...23 May 04:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Don't mess with 'medium'Don’t mess around with “medium” this week. Thankfully you don’t need to be a bungy-jumping, cross-fitting, skydiving fanatic to show your appreciation of the extreme ...16 May 04:00 AM
LifestyleTastebuds on a tripYour horoscope said something about taking a walk on the wild side this weekend, didn’t it? So here are three wines that will take your taste buds on a memorable trip.09 May 04:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Lovely cabernet francsCabernet franc is the bridesmaid of the Bordeaux family. Everyone expects it to be there but sadly it never gets singled out for much attention.02 May 04:00 AM
LifestyleWine: 100 years of historyToday we remember our boys who faced an uphill battle of the worst kind 100 years ago. On our home shores back in 1915, young Josip Babich had just harvested his first crop of grapes …25 Apr 04:00 AM
BDBDCompaniesHorticultural production tops $7b for first timeHorticultural production has topped $7 billion for the first time, with good growth in nearly all the main industries, including wine, apples, potatoes, and onions.24 Apr 12:31 AM
OpinionMike HoskingCheers to secret of my successI am happy. I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet, writes Mike Hosking. Being upbeat and happy and positive has served me well, and the more it's served me well, the more upbeat I have become.22 Apr 09:36 PM
LifestyleTop tipples: Wine timeLooking for love in all the wrong places? Sometimes all it takes is a sip of something sensational to put you back on track.18 Apr 04:00 AM
RetailKiwi wine store exceeds £35k targetMelanie Brown's campaign to raise £35,000 to set up a specialist wine store in Brixton, London, has exceeded its target.15 Apr 04:04 AM
New ZealandPinot pigment mutations tell a colourful storyThat cool pinot gris you enjoy after a tough day at the office is really just a mutant spin-out of pinot noir - or so scientists have found.09 Apr 05:00 PM
RetailKiwi appeal for £35,000 UK wine storeA Kiwi woman has launched a Kickstarter campaign in the hopes of raising £35,000 to set up a specialist wine store in Brixton, London.09 Apr 02:50 AM
LifestyleWine: Autumn flavours awaitSo yes, we’ve been pushed into autumn, and while your tan may be fading, don’t let your taste buds suffer the same fate04 Apr 03:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Magical medium-dry pinot grisPinot gris has proved an unstoppable force in this country. Our wineries now crush a whopping 24,000 tonnes; 1500 times the volume of 2005. But not all pinot gris is the same — some super-dry, right through to luxuriously rich, sweeter styles.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Dalmatians and their wineOne hundred years ago, a teenaged Josip Babich removed the boots in which he'd trudged through muddy swamps searching for kauri gum - and trampled delicate grapes with his bare feet.27 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: An everlasting summerGive your tastebuds an everlasting summer with these luscious, aromatic wines. Wild flowers, berries, citrus, stonefruit and spice — they’re all here in fine form …21 Mar 03:00 AM
BusinessVilla Maria among world's bestVilla Maria’s founder thrilled to beat world-famous names to be voted 4th most admired wine brand.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn the trail of fine wine storiesPeter Calder revisits the chunk of Auckland's west where immigrant families from Croatia settled to grow fruit - and make wine - for the expanding city.17 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Something wild, something wonderfulSomething wild, something wonderful and the much-anticipated release of a national treasure — March seems to be the month that keeps on giving ...14 Mar 03:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Classic producers doing what they know bestPlenty of new wine producers are vying for our attention. Meanwhile, the established “old guard” keep on doing what they know best — and getting even better.07 Mar 03:00 AM
BusinessDelegat to bring its wine to the worldIn a year that brought significant growth and expansion for winemaker Delegat Group, managing director Graeme Lord says the company is poised to bring its wine to the world.01 Mar 04:00 PM
