Pubs
A Little Route 66 on State Highway 8
Mark Leishman goes on a personal journey to Burkes Pass, a place with deep family ties. A fire in the 1990s destroyed most of the Burkes Pass Hotel run by his grandparents and has been replaced by a… Audio
Tairua pub on reduced hours under staff shortage
It's situation critical for a Coromandel restaurant owner who says a staff shortage is eating into their opening hours. Andrea Johnson owns Manaia in Tairua and Cabana in Pauanui, but is operating at… Video, Audio
Pub boss on challenge of surviving under red restrictions
Red level restrictions are presenting a challenge for pubs and restaurants over the summer break.
Auckland venues can reopen from Friday after a three month shutdown, but they are not popping the… Video, Audio
UK publicans resistant to Johnson's 'no jab, no pint' idea
In the UK a 'no jab, no pint' plan has fallen flat with some publicans.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson floated the possibility of banning people from pubs unless they can produce a Covid-19 vaccination… Video, Audio
UK pub bans kids under 12
Families have hit out at a pub in the UK after the owners banned children under the age of 12. 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
Three Minutes Max: Jock Anderson on the height of bar stools
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Timaru journalist and local council hopeful Jock Anderson on the problem he and others of shorter stature have with the height… Audio
Sixty years of concert halls and pubs
When we talk about the music that we love often artists and bands are at the centre of the conversation. But venues are a huge part of the story as well. Audio
New Zealand's finest historic pubs
The Wairarapa, Central Otago and South Canterbury are the best regions for visiting Kiwi pubs, says travel writer Peter Janssen. And he should know – he's written about his 174 favourites in the book … Audio, Gallery
GPS tracks the secret life of a New Plymouth cat
The secret life of a New Plymouth councillor's cat has been exposed after a GPS device revealed Dingle bypassed a trip to the park next door in favour of a visit to the pub. Video, Audio
Ed Sheeran shows spark Easter test for pubs
A central Dunedin bar's application to serve alcohol on the sacrosanct days of Good Friday and Easter Sunday will act as a test case for other operators hoping to cater for the massive crowds expected… Audio
From school halls to beer barns: Australian rock
Lucy Desoto, a self-described rock chick, has put together a colourful and detailed book on the history of Australian rock music - Australia Rocks! She goes back to the origins of rock in music halls… Audio, Gallery
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
The cost of alcohol lockdowns
Mark Haines of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association talks about the chilling effect a change in drinking hours has had on Kings Cross bars and pubs. Audio
Pubs to open for RWC
The bill has passed allowing bars to open to screen Rugby World Cup matches outside of the usual trading hours. Audio
Irish bank closures
In Greece the banks have recently been closing for days but during the 1960's and 70's the Irish institutions closed their doors for months on end; how did the people cope? Audio
Country pubs still struggling with drink drive law changes
Tougher drink driving laws could be responsible for some country pubs and hotels going under. Audio
West Coast pub crack down
Three West Coast pubs have had their licenses suspended. Doug Sellman joins the Panel to talk about the level of training for bar managers and if there needs to be stricter penalties for breaking… Audio
Last Orders
This week on Spectrum: closing time at Takaka's Junction Hotel and, with it, the end of an era for long serving publican, Nola Drummond. After 50 years in the job, Nola has seen it all: bar fights… Audio
