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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.

Authentic Neapolitan pizza at new Canterbury pizzeria

A new Ashburton pizzeria is offering a taste of authentic Neapolitan-style pizza.

Bye bye Georgie Pie: Get your hands on NZ's last box of pies

Now you can be the one and only Kiwi to own the very last box of Georgie Pies. Photo: Supplied...

Bye bye Georgie Pie: Get your hands on NZ's last box of pies

Kiwis said bye to the Georgie Pie franchise in June - but there's still one box remaining in the country and it could be yours.

Supermarket recalls chicken

Supermarket recalls chicken

A supermarket in Dunedin is recalling a specific batch of chicken breast fillets as the product has an incorrect best-before date on its label.

Strong community spirit in Hororata helps quake recovery

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the first earthquake, the Hororata Community Trust has...

Strong community spirit in Hororata helps quake recovery

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September quake, the Hororata Community Trust has released a special limited edition Hororata Whisky.

Is 'potato toast' the hottest breakfast trend of 2020?

Try swapping out your Vogel's in the morning with a few slices of sweet potato. Photo: Getty Images

Is 'potato toast' the hottest breakfast trend of 2020?

A gourmet toast trend that's all over Instagram and TikTok could be a breakfast game-changer.

Kiwiana mash-up: Pascall release new Pineapple Lump flavour

Two Kiwi classics have collided. Photo: Pascall

Kiwiana mash-up: Pascall release new Pineapple Lump flavour

New Zealanders love to drool over our iconic classic confectionery.

Iconic bar owner ‘had the biggest heart’

'First to bring Guinness into Christchurch': Iconic bar owner ‘had biggest heart’

An iconic publican who claimed to be the "first to bring Guinness into Christchurch" has poured his last pint.

Date set for next Wildfoods Festival

Festival-goers at a previous event. Photo: Greymouth Star

Date set for next Wildfoods Festival

A date for the 2021 Hokitika Wildfoods Festival has been "locked and loaded", but organisers have also planned ahead for a Covid-19 contingency.

Uber Eats reveals quarantined Kiwis' favourite foods

An UberEats delivery driver collects a meal from McDonald's in April. Photo: Michael Craig / NZH

Uber Eats reveals quarantined Kiwis' favourite foods

Uber Eats has been flat out trying to feed the needs of some Kiwis forced to spend managed isolation in quarantine facilities.

Five tonnes of citrus fruit brings winter cheer to South Island

Three pallets of citrus fruit from Whangārei ready to be distributed to people in Dunedin. Photo:...

Five tonnes of citrus fruit brings winter cheer to South Island

Groups in Christchurch and further south have received over five tonnes of Whangārei citrus fruit for distribution to food centres.

KFC pulls Finger Lickin’ Good slogan due to Covid-19

KFC is set to temporarily ditch its classic Finger Lickin’ Good slogan because it "doesn’t quite fit" with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Venison hits six-year slump due to Covid-19

With winter drawing to a close here, many of New Zealand's 1400 deer farmers have been focused on...

Venison hits six-year slump due to Covid-19

A Canterbury farmer says venison returns this season will suffer as a result of Covid-19 and its impact on the restaurant trade.

Flip Grater brings the faken home to Chch

Youssef Iskrane and Flip Grater. Photo: Flip Grater

Flip Grater brings the faken home to Chch

Do you fancy some meat-free faken? Or maybe some kentucky fried tofu? If you do, Christchurch vegan deli, Grater Goods, is for you.

Whittaker's releases chocolate block with iconic drink twist

Kiwis who love the combination of ginger beer, chocolate and caramel have finally had their dreams come true.

Central city restaurant and bar closes its doors

Photo: Cleaver & Co Christchurch / Facebook

Central city restaurant and bar closes its doors

Another well known restaurant and bar in central Christchurch has closed as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to hit businesses.

Big Mac to secret recipe: How to make KFC, McD's at home

McDonald's chicken nuggets are easier to make at home than you may think. Photo: Getty Images

Big Mac to secret recipe: How to make KFC, McD's at home

Here are some famous recipes to try while you're spending a bit more time than usual in the kitchen under level 2.

Happy end to baking love story

Tamara Smee with her favourite gluten-free biscuit — the afghan. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Happy end to baking love story

What happens when a pastry chef discovers she is coeliac? Rebecca Fox talks to Tamara Smee about the diagnosis that has had a huge impact on her life.