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King Charles weighs in on the Aussie-Kiwi pavlova debate

Is pavlova from New Zealand or Australia? King Charles has waded in to the debate.

Is Uber Eats coming to your town?

More Kiwis will be able to order kai through Uber Eats.

100-year-old Auckland butchery snags award for NZ’s best sausage

Judges declared the winning banger “a truly delicious sausage”.

Why the Christchurch tram makes the perfect hop-on, hop-off food tour

A fantastic way for food lovers to explore the best of Ōtautahi’s cuisine.

Chicken katsu, butter chicken, lasagne: David Seymour’s new $3 school lunches revealed

The new lunch programme starts in Term 1, 2025.

Aussie mum nearly died after drinking ‘too much’ water

Told to drink more water, the woman was “slowly drowning herself” with excessive habit.

Easy ways to make your groceries last longer (and save money)

Shopping list and dinner plan tips to last a whole fortnight.

How a house burglar led to one of Tauranga’s most effective charities

Campbell Hill put his hand up to mentor the teen who broke into his house.

Watch: Trump goes behind the grill at McDonald’s

He claims Kamala Harris is lying about working for the fast-food chain.

The science of food pairings: Why some flavours just work

Learning which food compounds complement each other is key to great cooking.

Tray bakes tips: Why one-dish dinners are a weeknight saviour

Make weeknight cooking a breeze with tray bake dinners – fewer dishes, more flavour.

Can you cook a beef Wellington in an air fryer?

It’s easier than you think.

What's the difference between blanching and braising? Common kitchen terms explained

Can you master culinary lingo and will it help with your kitchen confidence?

Simple ways to cut down on food waste at home

Save money and the planet by reducing food waste with these easy at-home ideas.

Opinion: Frozen spinach doesn’t get the respect it deserves

You can pack nutrition into a wide range of dishes with this budget-friendly staple.

These are the healthiest varieties of white rice

How much and which type should you eat to ensure you don’t pile on the pounds?

Here's how to get an espresso martini at any airport for only $5

The step-by-step video explains exactly what travellers need to order.

Heston Blumenthal reveals his secret to perfect roast potatoes

The celebrity chef has thought long and hard about how about the Sunday staple.