While places such as Rotorua and the lower south island are set to benefit, some regions fear they were left out.

Some regions to benefit from multi-million-dollar tourism boost

Tourism operators say they're open and ready for visitors as numbers surge back to pre-covid levels, but some regions feel they've been snubbed.

Sun, Nov 16

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Trade Minister Todd McClay.

US drops tariffs on $2 billion of NZ exports - McClay

The Trade Minister expected beef exports would return to the volume from before the tariffs were introduced.

Sun, Nov 16

Are diet soft drinks really that bad for you?

Are diet soft drinks really that bad for you?

Many people rely on diet sodas for a refreshing boost without the sugar, but are they a healthy choice?

Sun, Nov 16

Composite image: Leon Hyman, 1News

Which dish is the biggest Kiwi crowd-pleaser at any potluck?

Alice Taylor shares three simple ways to beat the 'potluck panic' – and reveals her pick of the biggest national favourite.

Sun, Nov 16

Friends having a barbecue party (file image).

Why Christmas BBQ could be a 'pretty expensive endeavour'

Month on month, just over 3200 products increased in cost from September to October 2025.

Sat, Nov 15

A target of 70% compliance by now is instead sitting at a lowly 36%.

Health star ratings on food fail to shine – falling well short of target

A stated objective of 70% compliance by now is instead sitting at a lowly 36%.

Fri, Nov 14

Food by Mao & Co.

'Utter nonsense': Wildly popular night markets cancelled

Chris Bishop said it was "bureaucracy gone mad" after the weekly event was shut down due to safety and compliance concerns.

Fri, Nov 14

This image provided by PepsiCo shows from left, shows original Doritos Nacho cheese chips next to new Doritos without artificial colors or flavors.

Doritos, Cheetos dial back bright orange in new versions

Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover.

Fri, Nov 14

Raw oysters (file image).

Oyster farmers' $1m compensation for sewage overflow 'gone already'

Last month, Mahurangi oyster farmers were hit with a livelihood-ruining sewage overflow after a power surge at a new wastewater treatment plant.

Thu, Nov 13

Reusable water bottle being washed.

You do need to clean your water bottle. Here's why and how

Experts disagree on when and how you should wash them, but they're all in agreement on one thing: Give your water bottle a tender loving clean, because something is better than nothing at all.

Sun, Nov 9

One of the industries hit hard is craft beer brewers, who rely on CO2.

Craft beer businesses under pressure as CO2 prices fizz over

Brewers say prices have risen from 94 cents per kg in 2021 to around $4.30 in 2025.

Sat, Nov 8

London flatties Jess, Tim, Lucy and Tim and some items from their weekly shop.

What do four Kiwi flatmates living in London spend on groceries?

New Zealanders Jess, Lucy, Tim and Callum weigh up the foodie pros and cons of London vs Aotearoa.

Sat, Nov 8

A bowl of fruit salad.

Yes, you can be intolerant to fruit and veg

For people with hereditary fructose intolerance, even a couple of bites can cause serious health problems.

Sat, Nov 8

Associate Education Minister David Seymour.

Compass Group excluded from next round of school lunch scheme

Ten regional suppliers have been selected to deliver lunches to 188 contributing primary schools (years 0-6) from the beginning of Term 1, 2026.

Fri, Nov 7

Fantastic Four illuminated cups. (Source: Product Safety)

Recall for collectable 'superhero' cups sold nationwide at cinemas

The products – featuring Invisible Woman and the Human Torch – were sold at Hoyts Cinemas in July.

Thu, Nov 6

"For restaurants, it can be a game-changer - but it can also be a life-changer for the people working in the industry," said Gwendal Poullennec.

Michelin Guide expands to NZ for the first time

New Zealand's dining scene is about to step onto one of the world's most prestigious culinary stages.

Thu, Nov 6

A McDonald's store (file image).

McDonald's takes another bite at a Wānaka store

The fast food giant's application for resource consent to build a restaurant at Mt Iron was declined in February.

Tue, Nov 4

Alice Taylor (Composite image: Leon Hyman)

Tight budget but gourmet tastes? The solution is to cook from scratch

Quality stock, chilli oil and noodles can all be whipped up in your kitchen at minimal cost.

Sun, Nov 2

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Mahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken.

Watercare sewage spill devastates Auckland oyster farmers

Watercare estimated the overflow volume was about 1200 cubic metres, but did not know how much had reached the harbour.

Fri, Oct 31

TALA chef and co-owner Henry Onesemo.

Samoan chef puts Auckland restaurant on the world map with Milan award

Henry Onesemo's the only Samoan chef to receive the honour.

Thu, Oct 30

This combination of images provided by the US Department of Agriculture shows packaging for Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club stores which was recalled because the product may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the USDA said.

US company recalls 1000 tonnes of pork jerky that may contain metal wire

The recall includes 410-gram and 450-gram plastic pouches of meat jerky labelled "golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky Korean barbecue recipe".

Sat, Oct 25

Green-lipped mussel.

Taranaki urged not to collect or eat shellfish due to paralytic toxins

Routine tests of shellfish in the region showed levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin "over the safe limit".

Sat, Oct 25

Angela and Ed McKnight (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja)

What do two financial advisors with no kids spend on groceries?

In the latest in our Receipt Reveal series, Ed McKnight is an economist who describes his weekly shop as "profligate" and "different".

Sat, Oct 25

Auckland's Westmere Butchery's Beef, Parmesan and Truffle sausage beat more than 800 other entrants from across the country.

Best snag in NZ revealed at annual sausage awards

An Auckland butchery has taken out its fourth top prize at the Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.

Wed, Oct 22

Senior man in his kitchen by the fridge, looking at the expiry date of a product

How long is food safe after 'best before' dates?

Research suggests confusion over food date labels could mean millions of dollars' worth of food is binned unnecessarily each year.

Mon, Oct 20