Children’s book by chef Jamie Oliver pulled after criticism
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has withdrawn his latest children's book from sale after criticism it stereotyped members of Australia's Indigenous community.
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Why you may need to throw away your black spatula
Why you may need to throw away your black spatula
Another day, another toxin trying to kill us. This time a deadly compound might be lurking in that quiet, cheap workhorse of the kitchen - your trusty black spatula.
Supreme champion sausage recipe
Supreme champion sausage recipe
Kaiapoi butchery owner Fred Hicklin and his team are back from the great NZ sausage competition where their latest creation scooped the top award in its category.
Rise of super-sized sandwiches in NZ
Rise of super-sized sandwiches in NZ
The humble sandwich has been elevated into a fulsome meal, with many cafes and delis around Christchurch offering super-sized, American-style XXL sandos.
Amateur food critic puts taste buds to the test
'It came back to haunt me the next morning': Amateur food critic puts taste buds to the test
Want to know what Coca-Cola-flavoured Oreo cookies taste like? Amateur food critic Alan Parsons has tried them - and he's gaining a strong following in Christchurch with his unusual food and drink reviews.
Chef serves up 50 years of spicy stories
'Let Them Eat Tripe': Chef serves up 50 years of spicy stories in new book
Christchurch-raised chef Tony Astle was just 22 when he opened his first restaurant with his wife Beth in 1973 - but he had already earned his hospitality stripes.
Poll: Should alcohol sales be banned after 9pm?
Poll: Should off-licence bottle shops and supermarkets have to stop selling alcohol at 9pm?
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has added his voice to the call for the city to look at a 9pm closing time for off-licence liquor outlets. What do you think?
Culinary collab creates mini food court
Culinary collaboration creates mini food court
Food caravan vendors have joined forces to present their own mini outdoor food court in the centre of a Canterbury town each Friday.
Riccarton burger joint closes
Christchurch burger joint Big Gary's closes after 40 years of 'fun memories'
Well-known Riccarton Rd takeaway shop Big Gary's has closed its doors for the last time.
Uber Eats fees gobble up restaurant profits
'Like a double-edged sword': Uber Eats fees gobbling up Christchurch restaurant profits
The owner of two Christchurch eateries claims Uber Eats fees are gobbling up her profits.
New dairy owner promises to scoop her competition
New dairy owner promises to scoop her competition
A former Christchurch Wendy's worker who has taken over a Dunedin dairy says she will continue to make the biggest ice creams in the city.
What does it take to open a restaurant in a cost of living crisis?
What does it take to open a restaurant in a cost of living crisis?
The restaurant business is notoriously high-risk. But the tough economic climate hasn't deterred two Christchurch residents from opening their new urban cidery, winery and restaurant in Phillipstown.
'Financial pressures' force Lincoln bar to close
'Financial pressures' force Canterbury bar to close
Tough economic conditions have led to the unexpected closure of a Canterbury bar and restaurant.
Legendary restaurant to be sold
Legendary Moeraki restaurant to be sold
The iconic South Island seaside restaurant Fleurs Place has been closed for nearly three years - now owner Fleur Sullivan is selling up.
Swede crop still king of the the Styx
Swede crop still king of the the Styx
A swede crop continues to reign supreme in the Styx.
Chef takes over Noble 600 restaurant
Chef takes over Noble 600 restaurant
Harpreet Singh has taken off his chef whites, come out of the kitchen and taken over ownership of the Noble 600 restaurant in Ashburton.
A fruitcake fit for the king
Rest home serves up a fruitcake fit for the king
A Christchurch rest home created a special fruitcake to celebrate the royal birthday on Monday.
Student nurse spends $40 a week on food
Student nurse spends $40 a week on food
When it comes to meal planning, 21-year-old student nurse Jordyn Hammond takes thrift to the next level.
Canterbury caviar harvest under way
Canterbury caviar harvest under way
New Zealand's brief caviar harvest is under way in Canterbury.
Restaurant that 'ripped off' employees must pay $30k
Restaurant that 'ripped off' employees must pay $30k
A Nelson eatery has been ordered to pay $30,000 to three employees who were not paid for work done during the restaurant's quiet time.