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The Elmwood named 'best local' again

Elmwood Trading Company named 'best local' establishment again

The Elmwood Trading Company in Christchurch has been recognised again as one of New Zealand’s best hospitality establishments. The Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence on July 27 saw The Elmwood...

Brewer urges price removal from beer ads

Christchurch brewer urges price removal from beer ads to reduce binging

A leading independent beer brewer in Christchurch would like to see prices removed from alcohol advertising as a way to tackle drinking issues in New Zealand.

Gabby serves up top dishes to make grand-final

Gabby Sanders will travel to Melbourne for the grand-final. Photo: Supplied

Christchurch chef serves up top dishes to make grand-final

The Monday Room chef Gabby Sanders will head to Melbourne to compete at the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award grand-final.

Pie-making endeavour proves popular

Rob Sangster (left), Chris Sangster and Miro Kollar, of Sanga's Pies in Cromwell. PHOTO: PHOTO:...

Pie-making endeavour proves popular

Two entrepreneurial South Island tradies and their foodie friend have found another way to earn a crust - literally.

When it comes to fish, you are what you eat

There are many benefits of eating fish, but these decline if your fish is deep fried. PHOTO:...

When it comes to fish, you are what you eat

It’s well known that eating fish is good for your health. Dr Anne Williams of the University of Otago tells Charmian Smith about the pros - and some of the cons - of eating fish.

Sisters' business delivering gold medal meat

Canterbury sisters' business delivering gold medal meat

Two North Canterbury sisters are "pretty stoked" to win six gold medals in the Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards.

Bigger and better food truck alley planned

The food truck alley at the Mt Pleasant Community Centre will return in September. Photo: Supplied

Bigger and better Mt Pleasant food truck alley planned

A food truck alley initiative at the Mt Pleasant Community Centre car park has proven so popular plans are being made to expand and refine it next season.

A common sense recipe

War and climate change-driven extreme weather events are combining to threaten global food...

A common sense recipe

A harvest from hell is how some farmers described the aftermath of Cyclone Dovi, when in February arable crops were destroyed from Canterbury through to the Wairarapa, writes Scott Willis.

Burritos with Korean flair

K-Burritos food truck owner Jaeyong Jang. Photo: Ashburton Courier

Burritos with Korean flair

Canterbury food lovers have another option to get their taste buds tingling: Burritos with a Korean twist.

Publican dies after birthday celebration

Christchurch publican dies after birthday celebration

A popular publican has died after celebrating his birthday at the Hornby bar that carries his name.

Feedback sought on school fizzy drink ban

Feedback sought on plan to ban fizzy, sugary drinks in primary schools

Water, milk and milk alternatives would be the only beverages on the menu under the plan to ban sugar-sweetened drinks from primary schools.

International praise for snack bar

David Dunn and the Weka bars. Photo: Supplied

International praise for Christchurch-made snack bar

When Ferrymead baker David Dunn found out his snack bars had been named "one of the best" in the world, he danced around the room.

Celebrity chef opens new farm gate store down south

Celebrity chef opens new farm gate store down south

Celebrity chef Nadia Lim and her husband, Carlos Bagrie, have opened a farm gate store in Arrowtown.

Would you pay $7 for a coffee?

At $7 a cup, coffee prices in Australia are going through the roof - but could it be happening in New Zealand too?

Bread price hike expected in NZ

A Lincoln Uni professor specialising in trade policy warns the price of bread in NZ is set to rise as Russia's invasion of Ukraine puts pressure on global wheat prices.

South Island vodka best in the world

Broken Heart Spirits owner Joerg Henkenhaf, of Queenstown, with a bottle of the distillery’s...

South Island vodka best in the world

A distillery in Queenstown has produced the world’s best vodka.

'Coffee has been far too cheap for far too long'

Roasters and café owners have also had cost increases on nearly everything else that goes into...

'Coffee has been far too cheap for far too long'

Expect your daily barista-made coffee to get more expensive - but it might not be a bad thing for everyone.

Supermarkets facing lemon shortage this summer

Supermarkets across New Zealand are facing lemon shortages with the citrus fruit not being in season locally, and the pandemic being blamed for delays in imports.

Toxins that cause diarrhoea prompt Akaroa shellfish warning

Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins in shellfish found in Akaroa Harbour are nearly three times the safe...

Toxins that cause diarrhoea prompt Akaroa shellfish warning

A public health warning has been issued advising people not to collect shellfish from Akaroa Harbour.

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