Courgette prices jump to all-time high
Courgette prices jump to all-time high
Courgette prices jumped 74 per cent to an all-time high of $21.42 per kilo in June as a Covid-related shortage looms.
Star Food and Wine
Tip Top to rename controversial Eskimo Pie
Tip Top to rename controversial Eskimo Pie
As the makers of popular ice cream Eskimo Pie in the US announce they'll be changing the "controversial" name of the product, Kiwi makers Tip Top say they're "considering" it.
Go NZ: Jesse Mulligan's best places to eat and drink
Go NZ: Jesse Mulligan's best places to eat and drink
Jesse Mulligan picks his top places to eat across New Zealand, which includes several great offerings in Canterbury.
Deer cull helping to stock foodbanks
Deer cull helping to stock foodbanks
An annual deer cull in Fiordland National Park will this year provide 18,000kg of venison to New Zealand foodbanks and families in need.
'Nasty toxin' prompts warning not to eat shellfish
'Nasty toxin' prompts warning not to eat shellfish
People are being warned not to collect or eat shellfish from a large section of Christchurch's coastline because they may contain a nasty toxin.
Iconic pie makes its way to Chch
Iconic pie makes its way to Chch
The iconic Hororata pie is now available in Christchurch and they are being sold for a good cause.
New fishing rules for Lyttelton Harbour
New fishing rules for Lyttelton Harbour
New bylaws will limit fishing within the Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō Mātaitai reserve.
Sweeter spices add warmth to vegetables
Sweeter spices add warmth to vegetables
Autumn calls for aromatic vegetable stews scented with cumin, ginger and cinnamon, writes Nigel Slater.
Covid-19: Wild duck off the menu until alert level 2
Covid-19: Wild duck off the menu until alert level 2
Fish and Game rangers will be out in force this weekend to ensure duck hunters do not jump the gun and break the ban on hunting.
McDonald's releases rare Szechuan sauce to Kiwis for limited time
McDonald's releases rare Szechuan sauce to Kiwis for limited time
It sky-rocketed in popularity after featuring on Rick and Morty, now the famous Szechuan sauce is coming to New Zealand.
Snifters return - but with a new twist
Snifters return - but with a new twist
A favourite Kiwi sweet treat is making a comeback - kind of - thanks to Pascall releasing its brand new limited-edition Snifters Lumps.
Ride to find South Island’s best chocolate eclair
Ride to find South Island’s best chocolate eclair
Brett Lindsay has a sweet ride and a sweet tooth.
Chance to celebrate Chinese New Year in Christchurch
Chance to celebrate Chinese New Year in Christchurch
Christchurch residents are being encouraged to celebrate the Chinese New Year period at a number of events planned throughout the city.
Plan to take Ice Cream Charlie nationwide
Plan to take Ice Cream Charlie nationwide
Iconic Christchurch business Ice Cream Charlie may soon go nationwide.
Shoeless Pizza Hut worker causes public concern
Shoeless Pizza Hut worker causes public concern
Pizza Hut stores are again the subject of health and safety criticism after a worker was snapped not wearing shoes while preparing food.
Sparkling water can harm your teeth
Sparkling water can harm your teeth
Putting a bit of a sparkle in your water is not trouble free, dental academics find.
Lamb is now the Christmas meat of choice
Lamb is now the Christmas meat of choice
A new survey shows lamb has pushed glazed ham out of prime position on dining tables this Christmas - and it comes as no surprise to a Colombo St butcher.
How much time does Christmas take?
How much time does Christmas take?
Kiwis spend a hefty 22 hours on average getting ready for Christmas Day - but that's nothing compared to other parts of the world, a new study shows.
'Hipster Allergies Surcharge' divides opinions
'Hipster Allergies Surcharge' divides opinions
An Auckland restaurant has divided opinion after it jokingly introduced a $5 "hipster allergies" surcharge to its menu.
Cheap avocados: good for customers, bad for profits
Cheap avocados: good for customers, bad for profits
Remember the bad old days of the $11 avocado? That was back in May.