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Villa Maria shutting down Māngere operations, 14 jobs affected

Owner Indevin announced its Māngere operations will start decommissioning in October.

There’s magic brewing behind the doors of a castle in suburban Napier

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How Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next level

Chief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.

Hawke’s Bay named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World

It's hoped the accolade will translate into an uptick in wine tourism to the region.

American billionaire-founded company opening new Wairarapa project

'It was always going to be a big space.'

Bordeaux Collies: Elephant Hill to welcome dogs for a good cause

All proceeds will go to the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association Relief Fund.

Central Otago vineyard: What went wrong, why IRD called liquidators

IRD wants $40,000, other creditors claim $97,000 from pinot noir specialist.

Popular Italian-style Waiheke Island vineyard, events centre up for sale

Owner was also involved in restaurants Toto, Non Solo Pizza, Bar Vino and Il Forno.

Watch: Mike Hosking talks the future of NZ wine with expert Jancis Robinson

Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking talks to the authority in international winemaking, British wine critic Jancis Robinson, about where the future of New Zealand wine could go. Video / Newstalk ZB