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Takeaway packaging among single-use plastics to be banned

Plastic cotton buds, drink stirrers and most plastic trays will also be phased out from tomorrow.

Food And Drink •Fri, Sep 30

Costco: Bulk buying saves cash but may have hidden costs - expert

Budgeting expert David Verry says shoppers should be wary of the upfront cost, food wastage and storage concerns.

Personal Finance •Thu, Sep 29

A look at the giant sized offerings as Costco Auckland opens

Coffins, giant donuts, car tyres and fresh flowers - you name it, and Costco probably sells it.

Auckland •Wed, Sep 28

Shoppers flock to new Costco store in Auckland on opening day

The retailer opened its doors earlier than planned with hundreds of people lined up outside early this morning.

Auckland •Wed, Sep 28

Sweat and tears at NZ Chilli Eating Champs

Aotearoa's hardcore chilli eaters went face to face with Australian World title holder, Greg 'Iron Guts' Barlow.

Food And Drink •Sun, Sep 25

New Zealand's top sausage revealed

Comedian Ben Hurley has the results of this year's people’s choice awards.

Food And Drink •Thu, Sep 22

Auckland Malaysian restaurant hailed as one of world's best

Sri Pinang, on Karangahape Rd, has been named on Condé Nast Traveler Magazine's world food map.

Food And Drink •Thu, Sep 22

Microplastics found in NZ fish: How safe is our seafood?

A University of Otago study found microplastics in 75% of a sample of 155 commercially caught fish in southern New Zealand waters.

Environment •Thu, Sep 22

US FDA warns against cooking chicken in medication after TikTok video

The US Food and Drug Administration says the "sleepy chicken" challenge can cause unwanted side effects.

Food And Drink •Thu, Sep 22

US vegan food company executive accused of biting man's nose

Beyond Meat chief operations officer Doug Ramsey has been accused of a road rage attack in which he allegedly "threatened to kill" another driver.

North America •Tue, Sep 20

Government moves to protect productive land

A new policy will require councils to identify, map and manage highly productive land, while still allowing for some subdivision in special circumstances.

Environment •Sun, Sep 18

Aussie farmers cheesed off after Qantas serves NZ snacks

NSW Farmers chief executive Peter Arkle said serving New Zealand-produced snacks to their passengers was "hardly in the spirit of Australia".

Farming •Thu, Sep 15

Tomato grower explains why prices are high - and when they might fall

According to the latest Food Price Index, tomatoes have gone up more than any other grocery item - 162% over the past 13 years.

Food And Drink •Thu, Sep 15

Costco reveals opening date for first NZ store

The West Auckland mega store was initially slated to open mid-August.

Auckland •Wed, Sep 14

Hep A warning after 3 cases linked to imported frozen berries

People with chronic liver damage, the elderly and pregnant people in particular have been advised to consider extra precautions.

Food And Drink •Wed, Sep 14

Food prices up 8.3% in a year, biggest leap in 13 years

Stats NZ says it is the largest annual increase since July 2009, when annual food prices increased by 8.4%.

Food And Drink •Tue, Sep 13

Man runs Dunedin marathon inside giant homemade beer can

Glenn Sutton said he wanted to have a bit of fun and support the events industry after a tough few years.

Dunedin And Otago •Sun, Sep 11

White Lady food truck issued 12-month licence by council

It comes after a period of uncertainty over the future of the well-known central Auckland business.

Food And Drink •Thu, Sep 8

Chris Hipkins celebrates birthday with sausage roll cake

Hipkins said the cake was given to him by police during their Monday morning briefing.

Food And Drink •Mon, Sep 5

Pieflation: How rising costs are hitting your favourite mince and cheese

Bakers have seen the cost of butter, flour and meat increase significantly since March.

Food And Drink •Fri, Sep 2

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Latest Stories

Takeaway packaging among single-use plastics to be banned

Costco: Bulk buying saves cash but may have hidden costs - expert

A look at the giant sized offerings as Costco Auckland opens

Shoppers flock to new Costco store in Auckland on opening day

Sweat and tears at NZ Chilli Eating Champs

New Zealand's top sausage revealed

Auckland Malaysian restaurant hailed as one of world's best

Microplastics found in NZ fish: How safe is our seafood?

US FDA warns against cooking chicken in medication after TikTok video

US vegan food company executive accused of biting man's nose

Government moves to protect productive land

Aussie farmers cheesed off after Qantas serves NZ snacks

Tomato grower explains why prices are high - and when they might fall

Costco reveals opening date for first NZ store

Hep A warning after 3 cases linked to imported frozen berries

Food prices up 8.3% in a year, biggest leap in 13 years

Man runs Dunedin marathon inside giant homemade beer can

White Lady food truck issued 12-month licence by council

Chris Hipkins celebrates birthday with sausage roll cake

Pieflation: How rising costs are hitting your favourite mince and cheese

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