New ZealandCustomer finds 1.1kg rock in bag of potatoes from Pak'nSaveThe rock weighed more than 1.1 kg on her kitchen scales.07 Aug 10:36 PM
Entertainment'I was there to learn': NZ contestant talks about life after MasterChef AustraliaBen MacDonald is out but not down ... and reveals who he wants to win the competition.07 Aug 07:00 PM
LifestyleControversial cafe gets ticking off from Auckland Council for trading without licenceThe cafe has promised to cease trading after being visited by a council officer.06 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleAuckland Council investigating controversial inner-city cafe after apparent closure05 Aug 02:38 AM
PremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Butter backlash overlooks farming's crucial economic role01 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Perfect addition': Craft beer joins Hawke's Bay wine festivalCraft beer joins celebration of finest wine and food at Harvest Hawke's Bay.01 Aug 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Politicising dairy prices risks sending the wrong signal to business investorsOPINION: The real risk now is reputational.30 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCut-throat and cut-priced: Hong Kong's food delivery warNew York Times: A Chinese company muscled in, and a British multinational rival quit.30 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Marked improvement': Synlait's recovery sees major earnings liftSynlait expects an annual net loss of $27m to $40m, down from a $182.1m loss in 2024.29 Jul 10:33 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay F.A.W.C! festival paused amid funding challengesHB's big food and wine fest will return when funds allow it to maintain its high standard.29 Jul 04:39 AM
OpinionWill market forces be enough to lower butter prices?OPINION: Butter prices in New Zealand rose 46.5% in the year to June.28 Jul 06:00 PM
AgribusinessKing Honey in receivership as Me Today fails to find buyerBNZ have appointed PwC NZ's Richard Nacey and John Fisk as receivers.27 Jul 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailAuckland bagel manufacturer in liquidation as $84k owed to IRDLiquidators say a number of parties have indicated interest in buying the business.27 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket openingHe started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.26 Jul 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Power is in Govt's hands to cut butter costOPINION: Fonterra was never going to offer to cut its own lunch to make butter cheaper.25 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Voting should be made easier, not more difficultOPINION: 'It’s clear they are not concerned this change will reduce voter turnout.'25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyContrasting sites: New supermarket opens next to abandoned car lotScheme for three-level apartments on hold, awaiting further information about the project.25 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIce cream cubes, spray-on wasabi and everything else we sampled at The Food Show Will my workplace pay for truffle taramasalata-induced trauma?24 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFonterra rejects discounted butter prices for KiwisA 500g block of butter rose 46.5% in the year ended May, says Stats NZ.24 Jul 05:12 AM
Business‘We hit rock bottom’: How unhealthy relationship with food started a global brand Two Raw Sisters founders, Margo and Rosa Flanagan, talk to Liam Dann about life and money.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWayne McNee: Emission reduction tools hold key for farming futureWe can build a future that lowers emissions, supports economic growth and protects farming23 Jul 04:59 PM
BusinessWe're a nation of five million cows, so why are we paying so much for butter? Will the average New Zealander be able to afford more butter again soon?23 Jul 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStuck in Middle Rd with ewes: Councillors against Havelock North development due to soil qualityHouses to the left of it, rest home to the right.22 Jul 06:00 PM
AgribusinessKūmara growers ready for new freshwater farm rules, industry leader saysPlans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.21 Jul 11:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis to question Fonterra boss about skyrocketing price of butter The Finance Minister is looking to see what can be done to lower prices for consumers.21 Jul 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington‘Been fantastic’: Wellington restauranteur expands empire amid sector strugglesThe 34-year-old believes the city is starting to feel 'brighter'.19 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I feel aggrieved': 92-year-old online shopper's warning after supermarket meat purchaseA butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.16 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLiquidator helps secure visas for 60 workers from failed NZ firm'The welfare of these ProLink employees was paramount to me' – liquidator Pritesh Patel.16 Jul 06:00 AM