What it costs to feed 600 ‘financially exhausted’ guests on Christmas Day
Tara Moala, 43, is the general manager of food security at Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai.…
Beloved Auckland Malaysian restaurant to close its doors
Locals claim Sri Pinang is the best Malaysian food spot in Auckland, and for three decades, customers have…
Dig into 8 delicious healthy holiday recipes for classic dishes
Healthy holiday recipes transform any festive gathering – Photo courtesy of kajakiki / E+ Part of the joy…
Celebrated Kiwi chef serves up ‘dreadful’ AI-generated recipe
A renowned New Zealand chef and restaurateur has urged Australians to take their creativity seriously, warning the rise…
Rotorua Night Market returns to city centre, ending ‘foolish’ trial
Rotorua’s Night Market will return to the inner city after Rotorua Lakes Council voted to end a trial…
Cold-smoked salmon recalled over possible presence of Listeria
A recall has been issued for two cold-smoked salmon products sold in the South Island due to the…
‘Ozempic of alcohol’? Pill under $2 can reduce drinking
Thirst-zepatide? A cheap, already available pill is being billed as the “Ozempic of alcohol” for its ability to…
How to manage food allergies and dietary restrictions over the holidays
Food allergies or health-related diet restrictions make navigating a holiday treat tray or buffet line risky. But there…
‘Mouldy’ lunches were likely left out at school for days – NZ Food Safety
Mouldy and liquefied mince served to students at a Christchurch school had likely been left out for days…
Parents horrified children ate mouldy mince in govt-funded school lunches
The mother of a girl who ate a mouldy school meal said she is now unwell. Christchurch parents…
Ruinous season for beloved spring vegetable – but here’s an idea
An asparagus grower who lost more than half his crop amid a spate of bad weather in Canterbury…
Campbell’s fires executive who mocked company’s products, customers
The Campbell’s Co. said it has fired an executive who was recorded making racist comments and mocking the…