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Bacon company found as source of listeria contamination

Pestell's Rai Bacon Company's Ham on the Bone, one of multiple products recalled by the company....

Bacon company found as source of listeria contamination

A Nelson-based bacon company was the source of a listeria contamination that left four people sick and caused a product recall from stores across the South Island last month.

Work starts on first Taco Bell restaurant in Christchurch

Construction has begun on Taco Bell Christchurch. Photo: Eastgate Shopping Centre

Work starts on first Taco Bell restaurant in Christchurch

Christchurch is a step closer to having its very own Taco Bell.

What exactly goes into Chicken McNuggets?

McDonald's Chicken McNuggets. Photo: Getty Images

McDonald's reveals what exactly goes into the fan favourite Chicken McNugget

McDonald's has lifted the veil about what really goes into its chicken nuggets, inviting a reporter to visit the NZ plant where they're made.

A vegan take on Christmas roast: 'They just went bananas'

Chef Flip Grater developed the furkey recipe about three years ago. Photo: Supplied / Greater Good

A vegan take on Christmas roast: 'They just went bananas'

A vegan deli in Christchurch has pumped out nearly 2000 'Furkeys' this year, in response to growing demand for plant-based options for the Christmas lunch and dinner.

Need some Christmas cooking ideas?

Ben Bayly and his children love to make ice cream sandwiches. Photo: Supplied

Need some Christmas cooking ideas?

Stuck for what to cook for your family this Christmas? Here are six Kiwi chefs with a few mouthwatering ideas.

Critic's scathing email to Canterbury winemaker

Dr Siouxsie Wiles says a little more patience is needed over the next two weeks. Photo: Getty Images

'Find a new hobby': Critic's scathing email to Canterbury winemaker

A storm is brewing between a winemaker and a critic who lambasted a Canterbury pinot noir, saying it was the "worst pinot noir he has tried in years".

Listeria fears prompt recall of ham products

Pestell's Rai Bacon Company's Ham on the Bone is one of the products being recalled. Photo: MPI

Listeria fears prompt recall of ham products

Several ham products sold at New World, Pak’n Save and Four Square supermarkets in the South Island have been recalled after fears they could be contaminated with listeria.

Why BurgerFuel is closing all its stores tomorrow

Why BurgerFuel is closing all its stores tomorrow

Burger brand BurgerFuel will not be opening its 57 stores on Tuesday morning.

Winners of Bad Taste Food Awards announced

Consumer NZ announces winners of Bad Taste Food Awards

Consumer NZ has announced the winners of the 2020 Bad Taste Food Awards which aim to highlight claims used to promote food products as being healthier than they really are.

Calls to take back award after cafe controversy

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.

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