OpinionLiam Dann<i>Liam Dann:</i> Action needed now to avert a slow-motion trainwreckLiam Dann writes that fast growth and a grape glut are serious threats to New Zealand's global status.02 Apr 03:00 PM
AgribusinessWine industry facing a hangoverToo much of a good thing threatens to skittle some in the wine industry.02 Apr 03:00 PM
LifestylePinot Noir: Red deliciousPinot noir is set to be the next big thing in New Zealand wine, judging by the response of a recent conference of experts31 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleLining up for the romanceGiven the keen competition, over-supply and precarious, weather-dependent nature of growing grapes, it's astonishing that new wine producers continue to emerge.30 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldSpanish wine trade hits the bottom of the barrelUnofficial estimates say that wine sales in Spain, the third largest producer in the world, have dropped by about 10 per cent.28 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleSweet as...Until last December the delights of our dessert wines were denied to drinkers in the EU due to protectionist legislation that had been in place for years.27 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleVintage yearsA passion for wine has seen Keith Stewart collect a fine harvest of facts for his history of New Zealand wine. He talks to Joelle Thompson.27 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandChampers sorbet to raise $500 per glass for HaitiTwo businessmen have created a $500 Cristal champagne sorbet, topped with gold-leaf shavings, to raise money for Haiti earthquake victims.24 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelSouth Australia: Gourmet exclusiveReluctant passenger Geraldine Johns straps herself in and is jetted to cuisine hotspots.22 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleThe Dish: Sweet treatLisa and Verity, the fabulous gals at Garnet Station, are always on the look out for heavenly treats to stock in their gorgeous neighbourhood cafe.21 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleIt's been a good summerWine writer John Hawkesby reflects on his year of tasting.20 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandUnderpaid vineyard workers win wage battleA company that paid vineyard workers as little as $2 an hour has lost a legal battle over unpaid wages. 20 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleGood tastes: Smaller harvest not a bad thingThis year's New Zealand wine vintage is expected to shrink slightly - for the first time. And industry leaders say it's a good thing.18 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelWine taste alters at high altitudeChoosing the right drop to drink mid-air is a surprisingly tricky business. 17 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleAn exclusive clubMove over sav - it's time for the small artisan producers to shine.13 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleRetail Therapy: A box of birdsWith all the excitement around the Auckland Horse Racing Carnival, we couldn't go past this limited edition handmade 18ct gold and diamond pin.09 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleLand of opportunityYou'd be excused for thinking the recent pinot noir export swindle by the French would be an excellent chance for New Zealand pinot noir producers to get a significant foothold in the lucrative American market.06 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleA real mouthfulGet past the tongue-twisting name, put aside your preconceptions and get into gewürztraminer.06 Mar 03:00 PM
AgribusinessIt's a Kiwi savalanche... and the Aussies love itSauvignon blanc has conquered the Australian market and almost single-handedly delivered a boom to New Zealand.04 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAn old knives taleThere's a world of quirky traditions associated with wine.03 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleSurprises from ArgentinaI remember being mesmerised by the sublime skills of Hugo Porta, the Argentinian rugby five-eighth of a bygone era.20 Feb 03:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Mahurangi River Winery</i>, WarkworthThis year has been a dream run eating out-wise. All the restaurants I've reviewed have been wonderful, hence the high scores.18 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleGoing global: Italian red wineA well-made, inexpensive Italian red wine is a great joy, says John Hawkesby.18 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleRum revival sparks new interest in old spiritRum, which largely fell out of favour after a guy in a tuxedo showed up in a secret agent movie and asked for a vodka martini, is becoming popular in the US once more.18 Feb 01:40 AM
WorldFrench guilty of selling fake Pinot NoirA group of French winemakers have been found guilty of selling fake Pinot Noir to the US.17 Feb 08:30 PM
TravelBlenheim: Scott's greatsJoelle Thomson talks to one of the founding fathers of Marlborough's wine industry.14 Feb 03:00 PM
