New ZealandBakery owner fined over cockroachesThe owner of an Auckland bakery has been sentenced for breaching standards by having a "severe cockroach infestation" in her premises.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ 'needs own food standards'There are 18 food additives allowed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand that are banned in other countries.25 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandShocking finds in your foodA high-tech tracking device embedded in a chocolate bar is among hundreds of bizarre objects found in found.14 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey bats away talk of cronyismThe PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCoca Cola criticised over water recallCoca-Cola has been pulled up by health authorities for the way it recalled flavoured water that made 11 people sick.23 May 03:50 AM
BusinessComplaint upheld over A2 milk advertisementThe ASA has upheld a complaint against a supermarket advertisement for A2 milk, saying the beneficial claims are not backed up by evidence.18 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandStores pull spinach, salads after health alertSalad and spinach products sold in three supermarket chains are being recalled because of fears they contain a food-poisoning bacteria.17 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Steve Mackenzie:</i> Crunch time looms for hospitality tradeThe hospitality business is about to get a shake up by way of a long-awaited Food Bill that will focus on food safety, writes Steve Mackenzie.01 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandContaminated whitebait warningWhitebait caught from sewage-contaminated rivers could end up on the plates of unsuspecting diners at restaurants and cafes.05 Oct 06:50 PM
New ZealandPesticide levels in NZ food unacceptable - lobbyistsPesticide residue in NZ fruit and veg are at worst ever levels, say pro-organic food lobbyists, with one saying new figures "are the worst I have ever seen".28 Jul 02:34 AM
