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Rugby and wine blend perfectly at ex-All Black John Ashworth's Hawke's Bay vineyard
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New Zealand exports dairy, meat and apples to Russia - but in small volumes.
Brad sues Angelina for selling her stake in vineyard where they got married
Lawyers claim this was Pitt's passion and Jolie did it to cause him "gratuitous harm".
Creditor moves on West Auckland vineyard
List of creditors with security over the business includes Westpac.
National MP Stuart Smith: Covid restrictions put wine industry at risk
A lack of workers could complicate this year's harvest season, writes Stuart Smith.
The wine business sees a problem: Millennials aren't drinking enough
New York Times: Producers need to tempt a generation back from other alcoholic drinks.
The road to Cooks Beach is paved with good food
Follow your taste buds to an array of tasty hangouts on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Villa Maria receivers vow vigorous defence against legal claims
'Very considered and careful about the processes' - receivers on actions to date.
Auckland Council appeals against Waiheke Island 'chirping crickets' noise case
The vineyard blamed ambient noise from chirping crickets for a 2018 noise breach.
Waiheke Island vineyard seeks six-figure legal costs from Auckland Council
The vineyard is seeking about $300,000 in legal costs.
How too much wine got one former winemaker off a drink-driving charge
After years of wine tastings, the man's liver was no longer processing alcohol properly.
It's a Mission, but it's not impossible
Almost as big as Art Deco, the Mission Concert will rise again
Obituary: Joe Babich, west Auckland winemaker, businessman
Honoured with a national award, responsible for 35 outstanding vintages.
Enjoy a tipple or two on one these unusual wine journeys
Six tempting wine experiences to keep your glass topped up well into the new year.
Sir George Fistonich files claim for damages over Villa Maria sale
It is the second claim the founder of the winery has brought against the receivers.
Weird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New Zealand
Innovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.
Pucker up for a walk that's flush with wineries
Get your steps up with the Four Barrels Wine Trail, a walk interspersed with wine stops.
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The best of the best wines of 2021
Canvas' resident wine expert Yvonne Lorkin picks the top wines of the year.
Life after lockdown: In Switzerland, a Kiwi expat stops to smell the rosè
Kiwi Marc Checkley shares the highs and lows of pandemic life in Switzerland.
Sam Neill selling his 'beautiful' original Gibbston vineyard
Two Paddocks "expanding and diversifying, and rationalising some aspects of what we do".
Delay on the menu for Hawke's Bay foodies
Disappointment on the menu for Hawke's Bay's Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C!).
Tasty teachings: Drink up NZ's rich wine history
Pucker up for a tasty history lesson of New Zealand's oldest vineyards and wineries.
Sir George Fistonich sues receivers over Villa Maria sale
Wine baron claims to have been shut out, despite his 60 years of experience.
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New Zealand winery named best in Australasia at World's Best Vineyards awards.
Cheers: Sarah Jessica Parker reveals how she made her latest wine
The Sex and the City actress has released her third wine with Kiwi vintners Invivo.
Liquor giant Lion fined for overseas investment law breach
'They will only incur a laughable fine and get retrospective consent anyway.'
'Amazing feeling': Hawke's Bay man honoured with Master of Wine title
A Hawke's Bay resident and wine maker has received the prestigious international honour.
Winemaker in legal spat over vineyard ownership
The couple have already spent more than $1m on legal fees.
Foreign billionaire blamed lack of due diligence for winery failure
The magnate closed the operation when he realised it would "not be financially viable".
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