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We review Air NZ’s boozy new offering for passengers
The airline said passengers have been 'craving' a cocktail drink option.

The health benefits of your morning cup of coffee
Telegraph: A growing body of evidence suggests coffee is much more than a pick-me-up.

What the cluck? Catering blunder sees flight meals replaced with KFC
BA staff were forced to "wing it" after a catering malfunction left them short of food.

Tradie staple: Iconic Kiwi drink V Green gets controversial 'taste lift'
Iconic V drink getting taste lift for the first time in 26 years, leaving fans divided.

'Makes me gag': Skittles releases 'disgusting' new flavour
Their slogan is 'taste the rainbow', but their latest flavour is far from that.

New Zealand’s fruit-rich ice cream gets a sugary American makeover
New York Times: The Kiwi favourite is catching on in the US ... with a few extras.

Why the Sunshine Coast is the ideal place for a solo gourmet getaway
The heat was on inside the kitchen and out in sunny Queensland.

Come on Barbie, let's go pasta: Try this Barbie-inspired pink pasta dish
It seems Barbie-mania is dominating yet another facet of our lives: our dinner table.

Indian ban on rice exports stokes fears of global food inflation
Financial Times: Action from India comes the same week as Russia targets wheat.

Seoul food: The best places to eat and drink in South Korea
I went to South Korea and I packed... an appetite.

Chocolate lovers: ain't nothing like the real thing
There’s never been a more exciting time to be a chocolate lover.

Meet the chefs who feed Beyoncé and Lizzo on tour
New York Times: Artists travel with an elaborate entourage of culinary professionals.

10-year-old raises $20,000 for Starship by auctioning heart-shaped chip
Bluebird offered to match the amount of the winner’s bid.

Kapa haka and food galore at Matariki twilight festival in Whangārei
Ngātiwai welcome whānau for the annual twilight Matariki market.

Desert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dust
World's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.

Beleaguered Eskdale brewery bounces back from Gabrielle
The embattled brewery's core range is back in stock.

US Burger King manager faces 20 years' jail for gross act
She was supposed to uphold standards. Then she did the unthinkable.

McDonald's releases rare, hyped sauce to Kiwis
Made famous by a cartoon, Kiwis can get their hands on it, as well as a new flavour.

Where to score the best eats in NZ's World Cup host cities
Visiting Down Under for the FIFA Women's World Cup? Here's what to eat

Meet the Kiwi food experts taking guests to Europe's more off-beat gastronomic hubs
From wanderlust to food lust: how Georgia (the country) inspired two Kiwi friends.

How to eat your way through 36 perfect hours in Vancouver
The culinary scene in Vancouver brings to life the city's diverse cultural heritage.

The truth about TikTok's 'girl dinner' trend
TikTok's latest snacking trend is causing controversy online - here's why.

Man's 'genius' fizzy drink hack goes viral
Turns out we've been opening soft drink cans the wrong way.

'PSA to all parents': Mum’s urgent warning about common lolly
"I had no idea this could happen and am glad I discovered when unwrapping."

Letters: Ferries and rail travel, Fifa tickets, tax and party slogans
Opinion: Letters on Matariki and beach hoons, premium debate on if inflation is easing.

Fish and chips and spag bol: The royals' favourite foods revealed
The royals are fans of simple dishes, from home-cooked meals to takeaway dinners.

Elemental AKL 2023: Where Pacific and Māori cuisine combine with powerful storytelling
One of Elemental AKL 2023's hottest events is helmed by chef Tausani Simei-Papali'i.

Julie Goodwin: Failure, fish stew and losing Jock Zonfrillo
Television's favourite home cook on failure, fish stew and finding her inner mad granny.

Ghost Street reviewed: Are the $8 dumplings worth it?
Customers literally tick the boxes - but what about the food?