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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…
Success for Kiwi ciders at Japan Cider Cup
Three New Zealand ciders made with a new cider apple variety have found success at the Japan Cider Cup…
NZ wines score top trophies at IWC
The International Wine Challenge has unveiled its 2026 medal and Trophy results with New Zealand wines winning major International Trophies…
The Real Review names NZ’s top wineries for 2026
The Real Review has announced its ranking of the Top Wineries of New Zealand for 2026…
Kiwi gin wins top global title
Clarity Navy Gin from Tauranga’s Clarity Distilling Company has won the title ‘Gin of the Year’ at the 2026 International London Spirits Competition…
Golden sweep for Spy Valley at 2026 London Wine Competition
Waihopai Valley winery Spy Valley is toasting success at the 2026 London Wine Competition…
Garage Project wins NZ’s first Gold at World Beer Cup
Garage Project is celebrating after winning New Zealand’s first Gold medal at the 2026 World Beer Cup…
Finalists in 2026 Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence
The finalists for the 2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence have been announced…
Lewisham Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 2026 Lewisham Awards have been announced, recognising Auckland’s outstanding chefs, bartenders, establishments and producers…