Bars
Night clubs skirt Covid rules by operating as private events
When is a night club not a night club?
A so-called 'grey area' in the Covid-19 rules means some bars and venues have been hosting parties despite the red light setting without enforcing mask-wearing… Audio
Alcohol-related assaults in NZ drop after restrictions
New research from the University of Otago shows that the number of people hospitalised in New Zealand because of assaults over the weekend has reduced significantly following 2013 restrictions on… Audio
Many Auckland restaurants and bars may not survive in alert level 2
Auckland restaurant owner, Mandy Lusk, talks to Wallace about why a number of the city's hospitality operators will not survive under alert level 2 restrictions. Audio
3MM: Mark Knoff-Thomas on celebrating NZ's small business heroes
Here's Newmarket Business Association chief executive Mark Knoff-Thomas on the importance of small business and supporting our local businesses as New Zealand's economy looks to recover post-Covid-19.
…Emile Goes To The Cav
Elile Donovan talks to Bryan about his experience at an Auckland bar on the first Friday of level 2. Audio
Michael Portillo's Great Australian Railway Journeys
Accompanied by his distinctively colourful wardrobe, former UK cabinet minister turned TV presenter Michael Portillo travelled almost 15,000km around 'The Lucky Country' by train for his latest… Audio
Calling Home: Victoria Hoult in Porto Alegre
Victoria Hoult has been living and teaching in Porto Alegre for the past two and a half years. She and partner Ben have immersed themselves in the local community and culture and both love the… Audio
Tap water outrage
Is asking for tap water at a bar cheeky or fair game? A bar owner in Bristol reckons it is. Sam Espensen tweet slamming her customers has gone viral. She said they weren't respecting her business… Audio
Govt plans crackdown on vaping in bars and workplaces
The government plans to stub out vaping in bars and restaurants and restrict the sale of e-cigarettes in the same way as tobacco. Audio
Bars turning away groups of men
Is it discrimination if a bar refuses entry to groups of men because there are already too many men inside? We talk to bouncer and former Thai kick-boxing champion Mike Angove. Audio
Closing time
The hospitality industry has warned some Christchurch bars may go out of business if the council decides to move closing times forward. The council is debating today whether to change the closing time… Audio
Auckland bar moves to become R22
Popular Ponsonby bar Longroom says it recommends people only 22 and older frequent its bar, as younger people change the atmosphere. Audio
New study casts doubts over Chch plans for pubs and bars
A new study showing the benefits of shutting the pub early has cast doubt on Christchurch's plan to loosen alcohol rules, and allow bars to stay open longer. Audio
Courtenay Place bars under licencing pressure
Police are said to be opposing some bars' licence renewals if they don't agree to a one way door policy. Audio
Bars toasting bill to stay open longer during Rugby World Cup
Many rugby fans say they're looking forward to being able to get together in a public bar at the crack of dawn to cheer on the All Blacks in next month's World Cup. Audio
Council shies away from tough alcohol rules
The Dunedin City Council has shied away from introducing tough new rules for bars after consulting with the public. Audio
Early closing costs jobs
New early closing times for bars in the Waimakariri District have already cost jobs as bars notice a downturn in their customers. Audio
Health experts welcome ruling against extension
Councils could struggle to allow bars to stay open later than 4 am after a Wellington City Council bid was overturned this week. Audio