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…
5 foods that mimic Ozempic, including a popular winter spice
“Nature’s Ozempic” may sound too good to be true. But a recent scientific review of research found that…
Should you have a later dinner time in summer and an earlier one in winter?
As our days head towards their longest, in the northern hemisphere the nights have drawn in. A researcher…
I took ten people out for dinner in China – the bill didn’t even make me flinch
Financial advisor Ed McKnight paid for dinner for a group of ten people while visiting China this month.…
Italian pasta imports face tariffs as US brands offer tasty alternatives
Easy homemade pasta recipe from Inspired Taste’s chefs Inspired Taste’s homemade pasta recipe is perfect for home cooks…
What does a single mum in Christchurch spend on her monthly grocery shop?
Sophie Mills is a single mum working in corporate sales and software in the Christchurch suburb of Sumner.…
Strawberry plant stock back to normal levels in time for Christmas
Two years after storms destroyed strawberry plant stock, its levels are back to normal – and just in…
Which Gen Zers are more likely to overeat junk food — even when they’re full
Maybe the “Z” in Gen Z will eventually stand for “Zepbound.” It’s no surprise that Gen Zers love…
Aussie prisoner sues for right to eat Vegemite in prison
A prisoner is challenging an Australian state’s ban on prisoners eating Vegemite, claiming in a court suit that…
Some regions to benefit from multi-million-dollar tourism boost
Stats NZ’s latest figures reveal international tourism is almost back to pre-covid levels, driven largely by Australians hopping…