Japanese snack packages turn black-and-white due to Iran War
The packaging on some snacks in Japan are turning a sombre black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts…
Rotorua cafe to operate fully in te reo Māori: ‘A precious taonga’
A Rotorua cafe aiming to become New Zealand’s first fully immersive te reo Māori cafe is set to…
The do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhood
As the cost of living rises, some people are becoming more creative about where they find food. By…
What to know about US butter
Butter is synonymous with the colour yellow. Butter yellow was the trending colour of 2025. In Mandarin Chinese,…
A2 Milk recalls US infant formula batches after toxin found
a2 Milk has announced a voluntary recall of three batches of its Platinum USA label infant milk formula,…
Cut-price American butter causing confusion among some shoppers
Cut-price American butter on supermarket shelves is causing confusion among some shoppers because it’s packaged like the Kiwi…
How unhealthy foods are designed to make you crave them
Consumption of ultra-processed foods – including soft drinks, snacks and ready meals – is growing worldwide, despite evidence…
What Italians can teach Kiwis about cooking on a budget
Alice Taylor shares recipes for two classic pasta dishes, inspired by her recent move to Italy. I’m in…
This garden staple may help you reach your protein goals
This isn’t your garden-variety kitchen ingredient. A new study suggests that once you’re done admiring a common ornamental…
UK chip shops caught selling catfish as ‘traditional’ fish and chips
Several fish and chip shops in England have been caught selling catfish as “traditional fish and chips” to…
‘Ozempic breath’ has GLP-1 users snapping up gum and mints
Eau, eau, eau, Eau-zempic! You’ve heard of “Ozempic butt,” “Ozempic fingers,” “Ozempic mouth” and “Ozempic teeth” — now,…
Police probe how salt ended up in baby formula at Dunedin Hospital
Police are investigating how salt ended up in formula given to a baby at Dunedin Hospital. Officers tested…