Beef prices are up – what to use instead of mince (and when not to swap)
Figures from Statistics NZ show that while overall food prices have increased over recent years, pork prices have…
Beef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5%
The average price for a beef porterhouse/sirloin steak was $44.71 per kilogram (previously $36.80), up 21.5% annually. Stats…
The Best Christmas Mince Pies In Auckland 2025: A Highly Subjective Guide
Meri Kirihimete! It’s mince pie season. These are some of the best from local bakeries (along with some…
Christchurch school mouldy lunches: David Seymour labels principal a media ‘frequent flyer’, questions if food supplier is responsible
“I also note that this particular principal is a frequent flyer in the media, complaining about quite a…
Red meat: Buying habits may change as price of beef mince soars by 18%
She said the price spike came down to global demand for red meat. “New Zealand exports most of…
Rising grocery costs force Northlanders to cut back on basics
Hura, who works full-time as a cook at the Railway Station Cafe in Kawakawa, uses less butter these…
Supermarket shoppers stunned after beef mince reaches $30 a kg
On the New World’s online shop, premium beef mince was selling for $30.90 per kg and prime beef…