We’ve all made that mistake. A quick trip to the supermarket on an empty stomach ends with a trolley full of fatty, sugary treats.
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A recall was issued on Friday for a range of Pams branded cooking sauces.
New Zealand
Wed, Jun 17
Affected in-store made deli meals were sold at New World Greymouth, New World Rolleston and Pak'nSave Riccarton.
Health
Mon, Jun 15
Alice Taylor shares her recipes for two budget-friendly winter classics.
Sun, Jun 14
Start-up turning rejected kiwifruit into a plant-based leather alternative, in talks with major car makers and plans a pilot factory in the Bay of Plenty.
Business
Fri, Jun 12
Researchers have created a new brewing process using room-temperature water and soundwaves to create coffee which could bring the price down.
World
Wed, Jun 10
Pak’nSave Rangiora has recalled two made in-store chicken products over the possibility the chicken had been undercooked.
Tue, Jun 9
An Auckland detector dog sniffed out a raw vegetable salad, a banana, and a chicken sandwich carried by pilots all within the same month.
Crime and Justice
Know a child who willl only eat chips, lollies and chicken nuggets? Don't be too quick to blame the parents.
The UN food agency said millions of people were being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high.
Sat, Jun 6
They have six grown kids and eight grandchildren, but in this cost-of-living crisis, they're grateful to be shopping for two.
Lithuanians devour the refreshing soup, known as šaltibarščiai, during the Baltic country's short summer.
Sun, May 31
Feed a crowd without breaking the bank: Alice Taylor shares tips on cooking dried pasta to perfection and creating simple, nourishing sauces, just like they do in Italy.
Following an inspection, Auckland City Council has given Levain Artisinal in Blockhouse Bay an E, which one of its co-owners now claims is "operational and compliance-related".
Sun, May 24
New Zealand chocolate makers are hoping to clear up the confusion, introducing a logo to certify the product is made local from beans to bar.
Wed, May 20
Pak'n'Save, New World and Four Square customers will soon have a new way to earn and use rewards across supermarkets as Foodstuffs’ co-operatives announce a new loyalty programme.
Mon, May 18
The annual event is one of Southland's major economic drivers, injecting an estimated $4 million into the local economy.
These two Italian basics are inexpensive, endlessly adaptable and perfect for using up whatever's in the fridge.
Sun, May 17
While they aren’t often seen as a particularly exciting vegetable, there's a few reasons why peas are worth putting on your dinner plate.
Fri, May 15
The shop has failed three controlled purchase operations in the past 11 years – most recently in 2024.
Thu, May 14
Consumer NZ bought 12 blocks of salted butter and had a panel score them on taste, appearance and texture.
Wed, May 13
Rumaki Cafe will operate as an "immersive te reo Māori space", with customers encouraged to speak the language while ordering and interacting inside.
Te Ao Māori
Nutritionist Claire Turnbull examines five common beliefs around food and asks, fact or fiction?
Sun, May 10
This Northlander ran her own business until she was 70 but now survives on the pension alone.
Sat, May 9
The product had already been discontinued and removed from sale before the recall began due to the expiration of importation rights.
Mon, May 4
