New Zealand'Really bad time': Hawke's Bay reeling as major food factories shut downClosures described as a stark reminder of the mounting pressures local producers faced.28 Mar 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: There are social and fiscal consequences to our manufacturing declineOPINION: We should be promoting more homegrown food, a reader argues.27 Mar 04:00 PM
Retail'Only way forward': Heinz Wattie’s confirms plant closures, 300 jobs to goManufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland will close.27 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandOh, rats: Woolworths fined $33k for four-month rat infestation at Dunedin supermarketStaff logged 112 rat sightings at the store in late 2023 - only 10 were caught.27 Mar 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe best (and cheapest) beef mince alternatives – and the one dish to never swapSmart swaps, cheaper proteins and the dishes worth sticking to beef for.26 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow mystery food bags could cut both waste and your grocery billCustomers pay about one-third of the usual price for surplus food.25 Mar 10:44 PM
LifestyleFrench told to eat fewer croissants to reduce cancer riskFood safety agency found almost half of French people face risky cadmium levels.25 Mar 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Crisis': Devastated McCain growers want an overhaul of food value chain'The question we have to ask is, why can't they make money?'24 Mar 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMcCain plant closure follows $17m loss and soaring related-party loansCurrent unsecured borrowings jumped from $38.4m to $96.8m in one year.24 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Massive failure': McCain factory in Hastings to shut in 2027Staff were told not to come to work on Monday before learning of the closure.24 Mar 02:44 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farmers aren’t to blame for rising food pricesOPINION: Rising food prices aren’t driven by farmers, but by where food dollars go.23 Mar 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: The Polish dumpling brand aiming for every Kiwi freezerKate Grater talks to Tom Raynel about her small food business Pierogi Joint.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTen smart ways to cut your food bill as supermarket prices keep climbingFood prices are up 4.5% in a year, with beef mince now $24.46 a kilo.20 Mar 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMcDonald’s wins approval for 24/7 Auckland outlet near schoolLand beside railway line owned by Tram Lease, associated with $720m Richlist family.19 Mar 08:37 PM
BusinessMy Food Bag on track for profit growthNew plans target health trends, from high protein to diabetes and weight loss.17 Mar 01:39 AM
InflationBeef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5%Beef porterhouse steak now averages $44.71 a kilo, up 21.5% in a year.16 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandFed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fastJared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: This year's Six Nations is showing us how rugby should be playedOPINION: Several readers supported Bruce Cotterill's opinion that there is a TVNZ bias.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSupermarket boom: Is your area about to get a new store?Woolworths Paerāta Rise will open next February with an online order hub.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe NZ supermarket sauces quietly derailing your healthy meals - and the fiery worst offenderSimple saucy supermarket swaps to make your meals healthier.13 Mar 12:00 AM
WorldRussian with Domino’s tattoo loses right to free pizza for lifeMezentsev was promised 100 pizzas a year for 100 years under the 2018 deal.12 Mar 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNeeraj Lala: Are we exporting our way into food insecurity?OPINION: Poor diets linked to pricey food now risk higher long-term health system costs.12 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Let's support a more self-sufficient AotearoaOPINION: Hindsight is a great tool with regards to our Covid response, a reader says.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Full pace on design' – New World Victoria Park boss on rebuildPonsonby/Herne Bay/St Marys Bay locals fume about what appears to them to be a dead site.11 Mar 10:00 PM
Manufacturing'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at riskFrozen vegetables, Gregg's coffee and several dip brands would be axed.11 Mar 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKiwi Greek food chain plans 45 Australian stores as owner chases growth abroadOwner Mahmoud Alhardan says building a business in Australia is 25-30% cheaper than here.08 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'No longer safe to eat': Ghiotti chorizo recalled after incorrectly labelled use-by dateKiwis have been warned to dispose of or seek a refund for the Spanish-style chorizo.06 Mar 06:16 AM
New ZealandSupermarket fines spark more backlash over car park time limitsSeveral $85 fines have been waived after shoppers proved lengthy big-basket trips.06 Mar 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhich NZ supermarket muesli bars are healthy - and which are basically lolliesHow to pick a healthier muesli bar at the supermarket, according to dietitians.05 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCoals to Newcastle: The Kiwi backyard BBQ side-hustle taking on America at its own gamePart-time passion turned into a nationwide business that now has its eyes on the US.05 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandImported $6.99 butter undercuts Kiwi blocks as prices bite at checkoutThe butter is now being sold on trial at North Island Pak’nSave supermarkets.05 Mar 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Very serious mistake': Alcohol Healthwatch ‘horrified’ after beer mislabelled alcohol-freeMore than 60,000 Steinlager bottles are being urgently recalled nationwide.05 Mar 04:54 AM
New Zealand'I shop big': Customer contests $85 parking fine for being in supermarket more than 2 hours Renee Sciascia did a $400 shop for five people. She didn't know there was a time limit.04 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy an iconic ice cream flavour is vanishing from supermarket freezersThe divisive rum and raisin has been pushed out to make way for 'modern flavours'.04 Mar 04:00 AM