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 ZealandAuckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard caseThe witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Heartbreaking’: Winemaker’s 25th harvest cancelled after accidentThe couple is selling their organic grapes to other producers.11 Feb 04:00 PM
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
New ZealandWine-making student wins scholarshipA former Te Puke High student will take his love of wine to university next month.07 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandWine industry pioneer Peter Babich dies at 92Babich had vision, integrity, and passion for his family and the wine industry.05 Feb 07:26 PM
LifestyleIs red wine really good for you?From boosting gut health to preventing heart disease, there are benefits to red wine.03 Feb 02:00 AM
LifestyleDry January is over - here’s how to (healthily) have a drink againYou don't need to have gone cold turkey over January to adopt these good drinking habits.02 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘A great social gathering’: Bridge Pā Wine Festival’s sunny successOrganisers plan the next festival for 2026, with tickets on sale mid-September.20 Jan 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailPremium Kumeu River chardonnays lauded as family rack up 80 years of winemakingKumeu River chardonnays hold their own against premier French wine, but at a better price.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Marsden Estate’s winemaking achievements will continue following saleMarsden Estate owners Rod and Cindy MacIvor reflect on vineyard sale.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI used to count down the hours until a glass of wine. ADHD helped me go soberTelegraph: Diagnosed with ADHD at 43, Hester quit alcohol, finding clarity in sobriety.12 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelBest things to see and do from Adelaide to the Outback - and back againThere's no better feeling than the freedom of an Australian roadie.10 Jan 06:00 AM
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
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
TravelA Waiheke vineyard just launched an adventure experience. Is it worth trying?We give the thrilling experience a try.07 Dec 06:00 PM
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
TravelHow to make the most of 48 hours in Central OtagoNo dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.09 Nov 06:00 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
TravelThe secret to finding Otago's best seasonal food and wineLock in this February food festival now - and other travel must-dos coming up soon.26 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Swearing by a member of Parliament is neither light-hearted nor unintentionalOPINION: Andrew Bayly's outburst was not in the Cabinet Manual.22 Oct 04:00 PM
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
