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".

Saturday 1:39pm

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".

Saturday 10:17am

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".

Saturday 6:00am

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

Alice Taylor is known for her popular social media pages @AliceTaylorEats (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja)

How I enjoy baking without blowing $25 on butter, eggs and chocolate

Alice Taylor advises on cheap substitutes for expensive ingerdients and shares her recipe for a delicious $3 apple cake.

Sat, Oct 18

The Whittaker's chocolate factory in Porirua pictured in 2020.

'A last resort': Whittaker's chocolate prices going up

Whittaker's said putting up its prices across the range was always "a last resort", but the cost of ingredients and operating costs had continued to rise.

Fri, Oct 17

Andrew Hoggard said it was his wife who baked the cakes to mark the announcement. (Source: RNZ / Russell Palmer)

Government to loosen rules for home-based cake makers

Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard said there's "no reason" for them to navigate the same "red tape and compliance costs" as commercial bakeries.

Thu, Oct 16

File photo.

Bread helps drive annual food price increase

Food prices fell in the September month, however.

Thu, Oct 16

Sidart owner and executive chef Lesley Chandra.

Auckland loses another fine dining restaurant

The fine dining restaurant joins a roll call of nearby favourites that have called it a day, including SPQR and Ponsonby Road Bistro.

Tue, Oct 14

Dim sum is a traditional style of Cantonese cuisine featuring a wide variety of small, shareable plates, typically enjoyed with tea during brunch or lunch. Photo: RNZ / Yiting Lin

Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steam

Some of the Chinese eateries still standing say they are struggling to stay in business.

Tue, Oct 14

(Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja)

How a thrifty mum throws a birthday party for 10 kids for less than $100

It's not about being 'Pinterest perfect', it's about good food and fun times, says this 25-year-old mother of three.

Sat, Oct 11

Riley Brown's cause of death was anaphylaxis due to peanut allergy, a post mortem says.

Man died from meal with peanut traces at mental health facility

The man's mother says she's "horrified", calling her son's death a "senseless waste of a life".

Fri, Oct 10

Vogel's brand granola and cereal and Tom and Luke brand snackaballs have been recalled. (Source: MPI)

Vogel's granola recalled over possible presence of small metal pieces

The affected products were sold at retailers and supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

Mon, Oct 6

An alcoholic drink at a bar (file image).

Hastings bars forced to close an hour earlier than Napier

Hastings District Council has voted unanimously for additional changes to its Local Alcohol Policy, including pubs closing at 2am instead of 3am.

Mon, Oct 6

Alice Taylor pictured with her meatballs and noodles (composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

Alice Taylor: mince has surged in price, how to make it go the extra mile

New columnist Alice Taylor brings you delicious ways with cheap, everyday ingredients. This week: tasty meatballs with a secret ingredient to make more of your mince.

Sun, Oct 5

The Coolbear Jenkins clan, minus the two dogs and three cats. (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

How a family of seven (plus five pets) eats well for less than $280 per week

Mum and businesswoman Danielle Coolbear Jenkins has found herself low on work lately, but not on inventive ideas for feeding her family.

Sat, Oct 4

Pams brand mini hash browns. (Source: MPI)

Hash browns recalled due to possible plastic contamination

New Zealand Food Safety advised people who had purchased the product to not consume it and return it to the store for a full refund.

Fri, Oct 3

FreshLife brand Chopped Peanuts (left) and Gilmours brand Chopped Peanuts.

Chopped peanuts recalled over possible presence of small metal pieces

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd and Scalzo Food Industries have recalled batches of their chopped peanuts.

Fri, Oct 3

Tinui Bar and Cafe has been granted alcohol licences until next August. (Source: Gianina Schwanecke)

Tinui pub's liquor licence extended after opposition

The owner of Tinui Bar and Cafe's suitability was called into question by the council's licensing inspector due to his behaviour towards the police.

Wed, Oct 1

September 2025
KFC store (file image)

Fast food operator Restaurant Brands receives full takeover offer

Major shareholder Madrid-based Finaccess Restauración valued the company at $630 million.

Tue, Sep 30

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull

It took me years to learn how much food (and drink) impacts my mental wellbeing

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull on what to eat (and what to avoid) to optimise your outlook.

Sun, Sep 28

Jess Read recently moved to New Zealand and features on this week's Receipt Reveal.

'Sushi for $10 is kind of hard' – recent UK arrival on NZ food prices

A 20-something Brit weighs up Whittaker's vs Cadbury and shares what annoys her about Kiwi supermarkets in this week's edition of Receipt Reveal.

Sat, Sep 27

The internet's full of 'anti-inflammatory' diets – do they work?

The internet's full of 'anti-inflammatory' diets – do they work?

Should you be cutting out food groups to lose weight, banish bloating and transform your health?

Thu, Sep 25

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Donald Trump’s climate denial at the UN, more popular food products recalled, and Emmanuel Macron’s unexpected walk.

News in 90 Seconds September 24

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Donald Trump’s climate denial at the UN, more popular food products recalled, and Emmanuel Macron’s unexpected walk.

Wed, Sep 24