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Free AF expands into UK
Kiwi alcohol-free drinks brand Free AF has expanded into the UK through supermarket giant Morrisons…
Wineries honoured at NZ International Business Awards
Two wine companies have won big at the New Zealand International Business Awards…
Indevin boosts partnership with NZOC
Indevin Group has become an Official Commercial Partner of the New Zealand Olympic Committee(NZOC)…
A-List celeb’s Kiwi bubbles flute sparks online frenzy
Kiwi drinkware company Huski is bracing for a surge in global demand after an A-list celeb was spotted with its product…
New data shows Kiwis favouring lower ABV beers
New Statistics New Zealand data shows Kiwis are still enjoying beer – but are increasingly choosing lower ABV options…
Kiwi wines toast spots in Wine Spectator Top 100
Five New Zealand wines have been named in the prestigious Wine Spectator magazine Top 100 list for 2025…
IWSR forecasts global beverage alcohol to drop
Global beverage alcohol volume is set to decline further in 2025 than expected, according to an update from IWSR...
Marlborough Chardonnay named Champion Wine for 2025
Rapaura Springs Bouldevines Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 has been crowned Champion Wine at this year’s Marlborough Wine Show…
Kiwi distillers shine at 2025 World Whiskies Awards
New Zealand whisky has been in the spotlight at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards...
OIV releases first estimates for 2025 world wine production
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has published its annual first estimates for global wine production in 2025…
Church Road wins at International Best of Wine Tourism Awards
Church Road Winery has been named the global winner representing Hawke’s Bay in the 2026 International Best of Wine Tourism Awards….
2024 Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection revealed
Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers has announced the 2024 Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection…
Michelin Guide confirmed for NZ
The world-renowned Michelin Guide is coming to New Zealand, with the first selection of restaurants due to be unveiled in 2026…
Chasing an Assyrtiko dream
Those looking for something different this summer would do well to seek out the latest Assyrtiko from South Australia’s Jim Barry Wines, says Joelle Thomson…
Raising the bar
Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Davies explains what’s set to change with New Zealand’s alcohol laws…
Cracking codes
Kane Stanford finds there are two brand assets that can deliver big results when it comes to advertising cut-through...
The advent of brand connection
’Tis the season for alcohol-filled advent calendars and other festive grown-up treats, says Sarah Miller...
A question of maturity
As 2025 draws to a close, Michael Donaldson reflects on a challenging year for brewers but senses a shift in the wind...
Appellation Marlborough Wine announces 2025 Collection
Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has announced its benchmark selection of Sauvignon Blanc for 2025…
Kiwi wine #4 in Top 100 Wines of the World
Bannockburn vineyard Terra Sancta is celebrating after one of its wines was ranked No. 4 in the world…

