The top bidder, Kiyoshi Kimura, broke the previous record of $3.68 million he set in 2019.
World
4:03pm
In a world where food is everywhere and movement is optional, the same systems that once helped us survive uncertainty now make it difficult to lose weight.
Life
6:00am
Claire Turnbull outlines five simple steps to eating and living more healthily in 2026, zero steel willpower required.
Here’s how to spot hidden sugars and what to do about it.
December 29, 2025
Despite social media hype, there's no credible evidence water fasting can eliminate tumours, and instead may actually cause more health risks.
December 26, 2025
Although the risk can be high, experts say there are simple ways to avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this holiday season.
December 25, 2025
Prisons budgeting $1.30 per inmate for their Christmas Day dessert
Crime and Justice
Whiskey makers are dealing with back-and-forth arguments over tariffs in Europe and in Canada, where a boycott started after the Trump administration suggested annexing the country into the US.
Business
December 23, 2025
Sick of basic snacks from the petrol station? Sophie Merkens says it's the perfect time of year to head outside, take in your surroundings and try something new.
December 22, 2025
While many of us wind down for summer, orchards are ramping up for a bumper crop, with much of the ripe summer fruit destined for the supermarkets and export.
Auckland City Mission shared how much it costs to feed hundreds families, and spread a bit of Christmas cheer over the holiday season.
December 21, 2025
The unrivalled queen of Kiwi cuisine shares her recipes for pretty little cheese cakes and speedy salmon tartlets.
A few extra holiday calories won’t undo your long-term health – but side effects can put a damper on your trip.
December 20, 2025
Alice Taylor's easy, delicious treats will bring more joy than (almost) anything money could buy.
December 14, 2025
Owner Ange Siew has decided to shut down rather than sell the Auckland restaurant Sri Pinang to maintain the reputation of her "baby".
December 13, 2025
The designation is celebrated alongside the more well-known UNESCO list of World Heritage sites such as the Colosseum and Pompeii.
December 11, 2025
Ben Shewry put the limits of AI to the test when he gave it a simple recipe prompt, then served the dish to 90 diners in Melbourne.
A team of microbiologists explains the role of oral bacteria.
Rotorua’s Night Market will return to the inner city after Rotorua Lakes Council voted to end a trial move to Kuirau Park, two months after it began.
December 10, 2025
The most plausible explanation is lunches meant to be served the week before were accidentally mixed in, NZ Food Safety says.
Health
The affected products were sold at selected stores in the South Island.
New Zealand
December 9, 2025
It's about tuning into what you truly desire, and ignorning everything else.
December 7, 2025
For those with dietary restrictions, navigating the Christmas period while avoiding certain holiday treats can be harrowing.
December 6, 2025
Marina van Dijk, 64, has followed a vegetarian/vegan diet for 48 years, and raised her 27-year-old son as a vegetarian too.
The products are sold at selected retail outlets and supermarkets across the country and have been exported to Australia.
December 4, 2025
