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Trophies announced for NZIWS 2026
The Trophy winners and major awards at the New Zealand International Wine Show have been announced in Auckland…
Hong Kong bar named world’s best again
Hong Kong’s Bar Leone has been named the best bar in the world for the second year running in the annual list of The 50 Best Bars…
First NZ gin producer shortlisted for IWSC global title
Island Gin has become the first New Zealand gin distillery to be shortlisted for the IWSC International Gin Producer of the Year Trophy…
Pinot leads medals at NZIWS
The medal results in the 22nd New Zealand International Wine Show are out, with Pinot Noir the “stand out class” for 2026…
Medals announced in 2026 National Wine Awards
Judging in this year’s National Wine Awards has been completed with medal results now out…
NZ’s Top 100 Sommeliers revealed
The country’s best wine professionals have been recognised in the Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand 2026…
Champions announced for IWC 2026
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has revealed its 2026 Champion wines and winemakers…
Winners in the New World Beer & Cider Awards
Panhead Port Road Pilsner has been crowned the Supreme Champion at the 2026 New World Beer & Cider Awards…
Trophy winners at NZ Spirits Awards 2026
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…
Kiwi brewers toast Gold at World Beer Awards
Two New Zealand breweries are celebrating success at the prestigious World Beer Awards…
Entries open for 2026 Fruit Wine & Cider Awards
Entries are now open for the 2026 Fruit Wine & Cider Awards…
Top award for Scapegrace at World Whisky Masters 2026
New Zealand distillery Scapegrace has won the highest honour for its Anthem Single Malt Whisky at the 2026 World Whisky Masters…
Medals announced in 2026 NZ Spirits Awards
Medallists in the 2026 NZ Spirits Awards have been announced with gins leading the Gold medal tally…
Waikato brewery tops NZ Beer Awards 2026
A small Waikato brewery has been named the country’s best at the New Zealand Beer Awards 2026…
NZ Winegrowers honours five champions of wine
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has announced five additions to its roll of NZW Fellows…
NZ’s first MICHELIN Guide revealed
The restaurants selected for the inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 have been announced…
Hospo NZ Awards for Excellence winners
The winners of the 2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence have been revealed...
New regional structure for IWC
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has announced a major new regional structure...
Kiwi gin on top of the world at IWSC 2026
A New Zealand gin has come out on top of the world at IWSC 2026 – scoring the most points of any gin entered…
Lewisham Awards winners announced
The best of Auckland’s hospitality scene have been recognised at the 2026 Lewisham Awards…