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Calls for C1 Espresso owner to have award rescinded over 'toxic' culture

The owner of one of Christchurch's most popular cafés has been accused of bullying, manipulation, and denying adequate breaks - and now the Restaurant Association is investigating.

Coffee business name sparks online controversy

A new coffee roastery has sparked offence for calling their business OCD. Photo: File

New coffee business roasted over 'offensive, bizarre' name linked to mental illness

A NZ coffee roastery has sparked online controversy for naming their new business OCD - short for Obsessive Coffee Drinkers.

New Cookie Time ice cream

If you like caramel and you like cookies, then this will tickle your fancy. Photo: NZH

Cookie Caramel Crush: New Cookie Time ice cream on the way

Tip Top has teamed up with Cookie Time to create a new biscuit-based ice cream.

Three in hospital after Hello Fresh meal delivery

The ill trio took themselves to Hutt Valley DHB's emergency department after eating the fish....

Three people in hospital after eating spoiled fish from Hello Fresh meal delivery

Three people are in hospital after eating spoiled fish supplied by a meal home-delivery service.

Quarantine food so bad guest gets daily Uber Eats

A woman is shelling out for Uber Eats every night in quarantine. Photo: Supplied via NZH

Quarantine food so bad guest forks out for Uber Eats every night

A woman staying at a NZ quarantine hotel says she is so horrified with the food being served she is forking out for Uber Eats deliveries every night.

Hello Fresh diners told to ditch fish

Hello Fresh is warning customers to throw out fish in one of their meals delivered to homes this...

Hello Fresh diners told to ditch fish after poisonous histamine levels found

A meal home-delivery service is warning customers to not eat one of its dinners after fresh fish was found to contain levels of histamine poisonous to humans.

Canterbury farmer fuelled by flour power

Canterbury farmer fuelled by flour power

Keen bakers around the country are now making muffins from the flour milled by a cocky from Canterbury.

Last call for Mavis

Last call for Mavis: Canterbury pub to close while new owner takes over

It is the end of an era for Mavis Barton as the Canterbury pub she and her husband have owned for 30 years closes down temporarily.

Help needed for pre-Christmas food drive

A group of volunteers at Kaiapoi Community Support with some of the food donated during last year...

Help needed for 10th Canterbury Toot for Tucker

The annual North Canterbury pre-Christmas food drive will return on December 1.

NZ's favourite ice cream flavour named at national awards

Close-up scoops of an assortment of ice cream. Photo: Getty Images

NZ's favourite ice cream flavour named at national awards

A trip to the supermarket will offer you countless flavour options when it comes to ice cream - but it turns out Kiwis prefer to keep it nice and simple

Whitebaiters worried about possible river closures

Whitebaiters worried about potential river closures on West Coast

A number of rivers may be closed to whitebaiting on the West Coast as part of a proposal about to go to the incoming Conservation Minister.

Best sausage roll in Canterbury revealed

Canterbury's top sausage roll has been chosen in the inaugural Bakels Sausage Roll Competition.

Man's powerful response to obesity comments

Isoa Kavakimotu has issued a powerful response to National leader Judith Collins over her...

'I grew up surrounded by takeaways': Man's powerful response to obesity claims

A Kiwi man has issued a powerful response to National leader Judith Collins over her controversial obesity comments.

Final tours to give ex-employees closure

Former Cadbury employees Megan Fairley and David Bettis are looking forward to hosting one last...

Final tours to give ex-employees closure

The former Cadbury factory will open for one last weekend of tours before its demolition.

New Zealand's favourite pizza topping revealed

Kiwis like to keep it simple when it comes to pizza toppings. Photo: Getty Images

New Zealand's favourite pizza topping revealed

However you slice it, there's nothing quite like a piping hot pizza - and despite the endless exciting flavour combos at our fingertips, it turns out Kiwis prefer to keep it simple.