“No one wants to be making these decisions, but it's one, as an organisation, we need to,” Andrew Donegan said. 

Wattie's boss says closures due to 'a perfect storm' of factors

A worker in Christchurch said he was "gutted" for some of the people who had been working at the factory for decades, saying "this is their life".

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2:47

Heinz Wattie's operation in Christchurch.

'Gutted': Heinz Wattie's looks to ditch frozen veges, 350 jobs affected

The food manufacturing giant is also considering stopping production and sales Gregg's coffee and dips.

Wed, Mar 11

2:16

A latte coffee in a takeaway cup.

Coffee hit: Wellington woman accidentally pays $700 for latte

Think you have it bad? A misplaced decimal point led to the most expensive brew in New Zealand history, probably.

Wed, Mar 11

Road Knights MC.

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Tuesday, March 10

Road Knights MC removed from the Gangs Act list; a Christchurch carpet salesman dodging trial in Australia; and a tropical low which may get "uncomfortable".

Tue, Mar 10

The 2026 best hot cross bun by Michael's Bakery in Hillmorton, Christchurch.

Hilary Barry names New Zealand's best hot cross buns

The Seven Sharp presenter and the panel of judges were unanimous that these buns, studded with mixed peel and perfumed with orange liqueur, score the top prize.

Tue, Mar 10

A pot of honey. File photo.

Does honey really help when you’re sick or injured?

Expert Clare Collins checks what the science says about claims honey can assist with specific health problems.

Tue, Mar 10

A man smoking shisha through a water pipe. (Source: Arkady Chubykin/123RF)

Auckland restaurant questioned over serving more shisha than food

During a visit last year, an inspector who visited Dilruba Lounge on High St said just two out of 17 customers were seen eating.

Mon, Mar 9

Illustration depicting choice between healthy and unhealthy food.

Can you actually have a ‘slow’ or ‘fast’ metabolism?

You probably know someone who claims to have a "fast metabolism". But does science support that idea?

Sun, Mar 8

Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod, 1News

Three tasty, healthy ways to save cash? Shop in season, preserve, ferment

Autumn brings a brief abundance that we can capture and enjoy throughout winter.

Sat, Mar 7

Teens with severely disruptive behaviour experienced especially large improvements.

Teenage irritability can be reduced by vitamins and minerals

New research, based on a clinical trial, shows broad-spectrum micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) can significantly reduce severe irritability in teenagers.

Sat, Mar 7

About $400,000 will go to each farm as proceeds from the sale to Lactalis. 

Fonterra says sale of consumer brands for $4.22b now unconditional

In August, Fonterra agreed to sell its major brands, such as Mainland and Anchor, to global dairy giant Lactalis for $3.845 billion.

Fri, Mar 6

An Invercargill bakery owner says it's forced difficult decisions as butter prices jumped 6.1%.

Bakeries raising prices as butter costs climb

An Invercargill bakery owner says it's forced difficult decisions as butter prices jumped 6.1%.

Fri, Mar 6

What weight loss jabs teach us about how appetite works

What weight loss jabs teach us about how appetite works

Appetite is closely linked to the GLP-1 hormone and its communication with brain regions involved in regulating eating, research suggests.

Fri, Mar 6

Steinlager Ultra Low Carb beer incorrectly labelled as 'Alcohol Free'. (Source: NZ Food Safety)

Recall issued for Steinlager beer mislabelled as alcohol-free

The affected batch – 2538 cases – comes in 24-packs of 330ml glass bottles with a best before date of 21/10/26.

Wed, Mar 4

Food health star rating.

How meaningful are those health star ratings on food packaging?

It might be about to become mandatory on all food packaging but, if you're trying to eat for wellbeing, how much faith should you put in the Health Star Rating system?

Sun, Mar 1

February 2026
The King was leaving his car when the popular snack was spotted. (Source: RJ's/Facebook).

'Delighted': King Charles spotted with popular Kiwi snack

A bag of RJ's licorice was seen tucked in a compartment of the King's car as he emerged from the back seat, highlighted in a video posted by the company.

Sat, Feb 28

Pams Beef Lasagne (1.3 kg) with the date mark "USE BY 01MAY26" was affected by this recall.

Pams beef lasagne recalled after use-by date wrong by two months

The affected product had an incorrect use-by label dated two months longer than it should have.

Fri, Feb 27

A target of 70% compliance by now is instead sitting at a lowly 36%.

Health Star ratings mandate – will NZ fall into line?

Currently, the ratings are displayed on just 39% of products in Australia and 36% in New Zealand.

Thu, Feb 26

Harvest began in mid-February in Marlborough, and even earlier in Hawke's Bay, as the warming climate brings the ripening forward. 

Grape expectations as winemakers experience earliest vintage

Harvest began in mid-February in Marlborough, and even earlier in Hawke's Bay, as the warming climate brings the ripening forward.

Tue, Feb 24

Laszlo Bardossy, head chef of the Neverland Pizzeria adds topping on the restaurant's Roman-era pizza in Budapest, Hungary, on February 11, 2026.

Budapest pizzeria offers time-travel twist with ancient Rome-inspired pie

At Neverland Pizzeria in central Budapest, founder Josep Zara and his team have created a limited-edition pie using only ingredients that would have been available in ancient Rome, long before what we know today as pizza ever existed.

Sun, Feb 22

Alice Taylor (Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod 1news.co.nz)

A packed lunch is healthier and cheaper – but it has to taste good too

You won't stick with the packed lunch resolution if your lunches are drab and predictable. Alice Taylor serves up some irresistible suggestions.

Sun, Feb 22

Sous chef Frank Bonilla cooks House Famous Kung Pao Firecracker chicken at China Live in San Francisco, Thursday, January 8, 2026.

US Chinese restaurants question why they can't get chef's table treatment

In an industry where diners rarely question high prices of French haute cuisine or Japanese omakase, Chinese restaurateurs often contend with resistance in getting customers to pay fine-dining tabs.

Tue, Feb 17

The price of sirloin and porterhouse steak were up 22.9% from last year at $45.48 per kg. File photo.

Steak, takeaway coffee, chocolate help drive annual food price increase

Food prices have risen 4.6% annually, according to StatsNZ.

Tue, Feb 17

The Cookie Bear is making his return to Griffins biscuit packets.

'On his way': Cookie Bear returns to Griffins biscuit packs after outcry

After being removed last year in an effort to make packaging clearer, Griffins said New Zealanders had "made themselves heard" on the matter.

Tue, Feb 17

Nestlé Milo Dipped Snack Bars (160g)

Recall issued for imported Milo snack bars over choking risk

The recall followed reports that the bars could contain pieces of rubber.

Sat, Feb 14