New ZealandThe man driving 340km a day so kids get fedThe Te Puke father drives more than 340km daily through the Tauranga region.17 Oct 05:17 PM
LifestyleAre cheese and crackers a healthy school snack? Experts weigh in'Paying attention to portion sizes and the variety you choose can make a difference.'23 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe Napier lunch service that's delivered 3.3 million meals to schoolsWhen it started, sausage rolls were the most popular item. Now, it's sushi.22 Aug 06:00 PM
KahuMāori rights advocate calls out minister over ‘race-baiting’ on school lunchesTina Ngata criticised Minister Chhour for comments on Māori families.09 Apr 01:33 AM
BusinessSchool lunch provider gobbles up rich Govt contractsCompass Group has contracts with the public sector worth more than $210 million this year.06 Apr 11:45 PM
New Zealand‘Stale, frozen, hard, crumbly’: Rotorua students served one bread roll for lunchThe school's co-principal says the menu lacks appeal and results in significant waste.21 Mar 06:06 AM
New Zealand‘What happens next?’ Calls for local solutions to school lunch problemsLibelle Group's liquidation raises concerns about school lunch programme's stability.19 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandSchool transforming their 'chicken and chips kids' with healthier lunches'This programme has been awesome in introducing new tastes and textures.'17 Mar 02:56 AM
BusinessRevealed: Pita Pit and Subway were runners-up to school lunch Govt contractPita Pit and Subway were runners-up for the revamped school lunch contract.11 Mar 06:28 PM
New ZealandQuality school lunches: Bay of Islands College leads by exampleThe Bay of Islands College kitchen team's skills and creativity result in quality lunches.10 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessOfficials raised concerns ahead of school lunch contract awardThe Ministry said it was 'well aware of previous issues'.05 Mar 08:43 PM
PoliticsSeymour, Stanford fail again to meet on school lunches amid diary issuesSeymour said the pair 'would get to it'. 05 Mar 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Make a Marmite sandwich': Luxon's school lunch stance divides opinionLuxon's ‘Marmite sandwich’ comment sparked widespread criticism.04 Mar 03:25 AM
BDBDBusiness‘Manufacturing shortfall’ forces school lunch supplier to outsource 40% of mealsThis week's menu includes two 'flexi meals' for most regions.03 Mar 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Who’s at fault on school lunches?OPINON: An attitude of ingratitude has poisoned the school lunch rollout. 28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive Northland schools face lunch delivery, quality concernsMinistry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.27 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Not even getting the basics right’: ‘Vegan’ school lunches contained beef mince'I don't think it's edible,' mother says.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNutritionist finds list of issues with school lunch programmeIssues such as wastage and meal quality in schools were raised.24 Feb 05:58 AM
New ZealandSchool lunch supplier sorry after delivery error leaves kids hungryWhangārei Intermediate School ordered about 100 pizzas after issues with school lunches.24 Feb 01:53 AM
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New ZealandLate, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza insteadWhangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Education‘It’s pretty bad, I hate it’: Hundreds of school lunches going uneatenComplaints and concerns about the Government's revamped school lunch programme continue.21 Feb 07:06 AM
EducationSchool lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certifiedLunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.14 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandNearly a third of schools receiving free lunches send complaints, queries to ministry'We had a great system before ... it was just great and now we’ve got this.'13 Feb 06:35 PM
New ZealandMany schools have lost confidence in school lunches programme – leading principalSchool lunches too hot to handle: the latest complaint in a nightmare week.05 Feb 05:15 AM
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