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Why is the popularity of crate beers increasing?
A growing demand for crate beers in recent years appears to defy the trend of declining alcohol consumption rates.
Unprecedented number of submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament's website has been flooded with submissions, as the deadline to submit feedback on the Treaty Principles Bill draws close.
Capybara fight led to death of zoo's beloved animal
A fight in Wellington Zoo's capybara enclosure ultimately caused the death of its hugely popular capybara Luna.
No point in reducing the size of a pint, researchers say
Serving beer and cider in smaller glasses cut consumption in the UK - but it probably wouldn't do the same here.
Brewery told to remove its Kupe beer from sale
Te Aro Brewing's IPA has been found in breach of advertising standards after complaints.
Tui brewery in Mangatainoka no longer producing beer
Beer has been brewed at the Mangatainoka site since 1889.
Iconic brewery ends public tours after 25 years
The public tours are being replaced with a new beer tasting experience.
Ferry project cancellation could cost another $500m, union says
The iReX Project was initially estimated to cost $775m when KiwiRail submitted its business case in 2018.
Using Kupe to promote beer 'highly offensive' - tikanga expert
The New Zealand IPA design features the bare-chested Polynesian navigator holding what appears to be a taiaha. Audio
'I've always considered myself a Canterbury Draught gal'
First Person - Lion has pulled the pin on its Canterbury Draught brand, Denise Garland looks back at how the beer brand was pivotal in her family.
Quad bike deaths present worrying trend, says farms safety group
Quad bike deaths could be on track to being the highest since 2015 if they continue at their current rate, says a health and safety organisation.
Wellington's Garage Project wins silver at 2024 World Beer Cup
A Wellington brewery has won two medals at what is billed as the 'beer Olympics'.
Champion brewery 8 Wired up for sale
Owner and head brewer, Søren Eriksen, said the decision to put the brewery up for sale was not an easy one.
Call for government to halve excise tax on kegged beer
The Brewers Association of New Zealand has asked the government to halve the rate of excise tax paid on kegged beer, as a way to support the struggling hospitality sector.
Construction industry deaths at a 10 year high
Workplace construction deaths are at their highest level in a decade, with 11 people dying on the job in the construction sector so far this year.
Wounding by Lions leaves All Blacks vulnerable
Opinion - The All Blacks face anything but an easy ride during their end-of-year Northern tour, which begins with a clash against a New Zealand-heavy Barbarians side at Twickenham tomorrow morning…
Black Caps claim unlikely Test win
A 163-run partnership from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor has guided the Black Caps to an unlikely and record breaking Test victory against Bangladesh at the Basin Reserve.
Rain delays mar opening day of NZ Test
Wellington's wild weather had the biggest say on the first day of the first cricket Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.
Black Caps seek seventh-straight win
The New Zealand cricketers are seeking a tour sweep against Bangladesh when they begin the first of two Tests at Wellington's Basin Reserve today.
Batch couldn't pass up Kookaburras job
The former Black Sticks men's coach Colin Batch says the opportunity to coach the Australian team was one he just couldn't pass up.
Kiwis' Four Nations title, no.1 ranking on the line
The Kiwis will put their Four Nations rugby league title and number one ranking on the line on Monday when they face Australia in the tournament final in Liverpool.
Black Ferns strive for yet another level
The Black Ferns are striving to reach yet another level in this afternoon's second and final rugby Test against the Australian women in Auckland.
Is pride enough to help the Silver Ferns?
The Silver Ferns are playing purely for pride when they meet Australia in tonight's fourth and final Constellation Cup Test in Invercargill.
Kiwis' new coach plans for debut win
New Zealand rugby league begins a new chapter tonight in Perth, with Kiwis coach David Kidwell at the helm for the first time.
Ferns to target Bassett in search for win
The Silver Ferns will be targeting Australia's star shooter Caitlin Bassett in tonight's second Constellation Cup netball Test in Launceston.