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Margarita mix-up: Five suffer chemical burns from cleaner-tainted cocktails
An unlabelled degreaser had been left near the bar several days earlier.
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Watch: The bar brawl that led to a police 'blockade' on Auckland's K Rd
One witness said they could not reach their home due to the heavy police presence.
Developers seek fast-track for $400m Devonport apartment and hotel project
'A game-changer not only for Devonport but for all of Auckland': Mark Hiddleston.
Melbourne insider: A 'Kiwi' flat white, underground bars and Princess Di's secret loo
Behind the scenes of a city that leans into winter.
Snowfields, Christmas lights and a prison break: This week's travel alerts
Ski, spin records, celebrate Christmas and explore America's national parks.
'He’s the heart of The Redoubt': Two decades of loyalty and friendship
General manager Clifford Williams has never taken a sick day in 20 years.
Country bar Jolene rides back into business after short closure
Concrete cowboys will be gearing up for the bar's reopening.
'Uphill battle': Hospitality businesses face tough trading conditions
One cafe and restaurant owner says sales are down about 40% on forecasts.
Verona cafe owner owes more than $700k as liquidators move to sell
Liquidators found the company could not meet its tax and trading costs.
One of Auckland's most beloved neighbourhood bars is closing
Co-owner Brett Simeti says the Gypsy Tea Room will close its doors by the end of August.
Ponsonby bar apologises after Temu 'wannabe' dig at rival country-themed venue
'This town is big enough for the two of us,' the rival bar owner said.
'Heavy heart': The reason an iconic Wellington nightclub is closing
The central Wellington bar and nightclub announced it will be closing on May 30.
End of an era for popular Wellington nightclub as yet another CBD late-night haunt shutters
The popular nightclub is 'opening its doors for the last time' on May 30.
"Assault" by bouncers at Canterbury pub under investigation
A teenage punter was allegedly assaulted by bouncers at a pub in Lincoln, Canterbury, this week.
'Time to pull the pin': Iconic pub shuts after long battle to stay open
Owner Jessica Mackenzie says trading woes made Tauranga 'too hard' to operate in.
Couple to sell world-renowned Waiheke distillery – with a $9m price tag
Plus, who joined the Chow brothers for the launch of Auckland's newest rooftop bar?
‘Genuinely sad': Elemeno P singer mourns closure of iconic cafe that inspired hit song
Dave Gibson wrote 'Verona' about the day he met his wife at the eponymous K Rd cafe.
Super sport and long-awaited covered stadium sees bumper month for hospitality
Christchurch is buzzing ahead of this weekend's One NZ Stadium opening.
Society Insider: Chow brothers to open NZ's biggest rooftop bar; Anna Mowbray-backed leadership summit returns to Auckland
Plus, Iyia Liu’s Girls in Business event enlists A-list speakers for 10th year.
Not your grandad's London Dry: The boozy new event in the capital's hospo calendar
The Herald received a preview of some of the drinks on offer in the Gin Trail.
Bearish: DB boss urges Govt to pause beer tax hikes as fuel costs bite
Peter Hart warns that rises in CPI-linked excise duty risk adding to inflation pressures.
From the Dux to the Strip: Inside Christchurch’s long lost legendary bars
Many once-iconic Garden City bars are now car parks, hotels, or empty lots.
Five bars we'd get on a flight to drink at
From moody New York-style cocktail lounges to walk-in sherry spots.
How Seoul’s listening bars serve nightlife vibes without the hard drinking
LP bars in Seoul offer jazz-filled, low-pressure alternatives to crowded pubs.