Auckland bartender PJ Renaud has been named a Global Champion in the 2026 Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series…

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has revealed its 2026 Champion wines and winemakers…

Groups across the hospitality industry are welcoming the findings of the newly released Hospitality Sector Review…

Garage Project is buying Hawke’s Bay contract brewery bStudio…

A new culinary festival for Auckland has been announced, with venues encouraged to register interest ahead of the November event…

A report setting out further recommendations to strengthen the future of New Zealand’s hospitality industry has been released…

Hawke’s Bay Radburnd Cellars has a new permanent home after buying the historic Stonecroft Winery on the Gimblett Gravels…

This year’s young wine industry leaders have been named following national finals held in Martinborough this week…

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has come on board as co-owner at independent Australian distillery Archie Rose Distilling Co…

Panhead Port Road Pilsner has been crowned the Supreme Champion at the 2026 New World Beer & Cider Awards…

Constellation Brands New Zealand Limited has appointed EuroVintage as its exclusive NZ distributor…

Tātau Tātau Commercial (E Tipu) has acquired Hawke’s Bay beverage brand Zeffer…

The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival has been placed on hold, the Wine Marlborough Board has announced…

Tiki Wine & Vineyards has become the first vineyard and winery business in New Zealand to achieve regenerative certification status from A Greener World (AGW)…

Hospitality New Zealand has released a manifesto outlining its priorities ahead of the November election…

Central Otago winery Coal Pit has appointed its winemaker Anika Willner as General Manager…

A gin made with Ohakune-grown carrots and a vodka featuring a Japanese fungus were among the big winners at this year’s annual New Zealand Spirits Awards…

Two New Zealand breweries are celebrating success at the prestigious World Beer Awards…

Entries are now open for the 2026 Fruit Wine & Cider Awards…

The country’s top wine professionals have been recognised at the New Zealand Sommelier of the Year competition…