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Life
6:00am
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Donald Trump’s climate denial at the UN, more popular food products recalled, and Emmanuel Macron’s unexpected walk.
New Zealand
Wednesday 8:27am
1:30
A large number of Tasti products were recalled over the possible presence of small wire-like metal pieces.
Business
Wednesday 7:30am
Despite the illusion of a flourishing business with cafes in the city and the brand being sold into supermarkets, the reality of the tough economic environment was different.
Tue, Sep 23
Consumers were urged not to consume affected products after "small wire-like" metal pieces were found in some Tasti snack bars, peanuts and Frooze Balls.
Sat, Sep 20
The eight women in their mid-20s don't share food or shop together, which means jockeying for space in the fridges and pantry shelves.
New book about the historic NZ feminist explores Sheppard's culinary contributions.
Fri, Sep 19
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump slams Kimmel ahead of UK departure, new details on Jorja Miller’s injury, and is chocolate about to get cheaper?
"The amount of people that told me fish and chips were good here – lying, bro. Lying," the Black Fern told Seven Sharp.
Thu, Sep 18
Jerry Greenfield said that he felt the independence the brand had to speak on social issues and events was lost to Unilever.
World
The 17-year-olds were drunk when they urinated into the pot at international hotpot chain Haidilao’s Shanghai branch on February 24.
Crime and Justice
Tue, Sep 16
Food prices increased 5% in the 12 months to August, the same increase as the 12 months to July.
Some growers have partly blamed the move on foreign competitors, who entered the market following Cyclone Gabrielle.
New Zealand Food Safety said the paste was sold in "a few ethnic supermarkets in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington".
Health
Fri, Sep 12
Having too much protein can cause problems, writes academic Margaret Murray.
Sun, Sep 7
The Filipino yam Ube is served in everything from cakes to soup, and is becoming a global phenomenon.
Sat, Sep 6
"I'm trying to find the balance each week between hitting my macros, 3300 calories a day, as efficiently and as cost effectively as possible."
When the five-a-day campaign was launched in the UK and Ireland more than 20 years ago, it was never meant to be the “perfect” target, writes academic Catherine Norton.
Its closure would lead to the disestablishment of 79 permanent roles.
Fri, Sep 5
Tinui Bar and Cafe owner Maru Turner’s behaviour towards the police attending was seen as rude and inappropriate by the inspector.
Hundreds lined up and $20,000 was made on the day the fruit ice creams arrived at one Christchurch dairy recently.
Thu, Sep 4
The co-owner of Wellington beer brand Fortune Favours says he's "stoked" that Garage Project will be taking on their central Wellington Brewery bar after its abrupt closure last week.
Wed, Sep 3
Nelson-based nutritionist Julie North put four types of avocado to the test on a slice of sourdough.
Despite decades of advice about cutting fat, salt or sugar, obesity and diet-related illness have continued to rise.
Officials said the receptacles were particularly bad for the environment and could be mistaken by marine life for food when they reached the ocean.
Environment
Mon, Sep 1
