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Food + Drink

Sugar season is round the corner.

Easter treats more expensive in NZ than across the Tasman

Figures provided to 1News by Westpac, based on a comparison of major supermarket prices, show Kiwis are paying noticeably more for common Easter items.

Business

11:43am

Alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by the long weekend.

Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by long weekend

Kieran McAnulty said the legislation would clear up a "confusing law" that had been in place for a long time.

Politics

11:27am

Woman opens door for leftover takeaway pizza

Is it safe to eat cold leftovers or are you risking food poisoning?

We all like to putting leftovers in the fridge to eat later, but how can the leftover chicken or pizza potentially favour food poisoning?

Life

6:00am

A KitKat bar.

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

The shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations.

Crime and Justice

Sun, Mar 29

A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.

Food pantry break-in highlights rising strain as food costs climb

A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.

Crime and Justice

Sun, Mar 29

Sugar season is round the corner.

Easter treats more expensive in NZ than across the Tasman

Figures provided to 1News by Westpac, based on a comparison of major supermarket prices, show Kiwis are paying noticeably more for common Easter items.

Business

11:43am

Alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by the long weekend.

Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by long weekend

Kieran McAnulty said the legislation would clear up a "confusing law" that had been in place for a long time.

Politics

11:27am

Woman opens door for leftover takeaway pizza

Is it safe to eat cold leftovers or are you risking food poisoning?

We all like to putting leftovers in the fridge to eat later, but how can the leftover chicken or pizza potentially favour food poisoning?

Life

6:00am

A KitKat bar.

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

The shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations.

Crime and Justice

Sun, Mar 29

A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.

Food pantry break-in highlights rising strain as food costs climb

A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.

Crime and Justice

Sun, Mar 29

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Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja

How much does a Southland couple with a 12-year-old spend at the supermarket?

This plant nursery worker and welder find food prices are much higher in their small town than in cities.

Life

Sat, Mar 28

Factory on Omahu Rd in Twyford processes more than 50,000 tonnes of vegetables annually, including peas, beans, sweetcorn, and carrots. 

McCain factory closure 'devastating' - Hastings Mayor

Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum told Breakfast it was not just those at the plant directly impacted, but the "knock on effect" throughout the wider community.

Business

Wed, Mar 25

Signage at the McCain vegetable processing plant in Hastings

McCain to close Hastings vegetable processing factory

The company has refused to say how many jobs are affected.

Business

Tue, Mar 24

Three different water bottles, three different health labels. Photo: Supplied

The difference between 4.5 or 2-star water? Health labels confuse

Experts say the water situation highlights some of the confusion that still persists about the health star scheme.

Life

Mon, Mar 23

Alice Taylor (Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod)

Overwhelmed by online recipes? How to get back to basics and save

Alice Taylor shares cheap, simple bread and muffin recipes that adapt to whatever you have in the fridge. No supermarket visit required.

Life

Sun, Mar 22

Woman enjoying eating a doughnut and drinking cola

Ultra-processed foods have skyrocketed - 'govt should act'

Social and economic circumstances have increased people's reliance on cheap and convenient options, says Kelly Garton.

New Zealand

Sun, Mar 22

Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod

How much do two small-town empty nesters spend at the supermarket?

In the latest in our new series, a 55-year-old small business owner shares the details of her weekly shop now that the kids have left home and the focus is keto.

Life

Sat, Mar 21

Wine harvest in 2025. Like last year, only the very best fruit will be picked as wine companies try to rebalance supply with demand. (Source: Supplied / Greg D Wass)

Theatre's accountant goes off-script with 'dire' wine predictions

An ongoing oversupply of wine on the market coupled with falling demand has led to a drop in the value and volume of wine exports.

Business

Wed, Mar 18

Major supermarket chains including Woolworths, New World and Pak’nSave won’t be operating on December 25.

Why the Govt backed away from breaking up supermarkets

Nicola Willis promised to "pull out all the stops" for shoppers paying some of the highest food prices in the developed world.

Business

Wed, Mar 18

A hearty mince pie.

What do skyrocketing mince prices mean for the humble Kiwi pie?

It's a staple of the Kiwi diet, but the biggest price increase for mince in decades may leave people paying more for their traditionally cheap lunch.

Business

Wed, Mar 18

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New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Goodfood Group Limited with the recall of Emborg brand Emmentaler cheese (200g) with the best before date of November 4, 2026.

'Should not be eaten': Batch of cheese recalled due to Listeria risk

“These products should not be eaten. You can return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If that’s not possible, throw it out.”

Health

Sun, Mar 15

A considerable amount of research on alcohol has explored what happens as a result of drinking.

Can thinking about tequila, whiskey or wine shift my mindset?

Different types of alcoholic beverages can influence the choices a person makes about consumption, research suggests.

Life

Sat, Mar 14

Supermarket Confidential is a new regular 1News series. (Composite image: Vinay Ranchhod)

What does a double-income couple with a baby spend at the supermarket?

Supermarket Confidential is a new series revealing how Kiwis on different incomes shop at the supermarket.

Life

Sat, Mar 14

“No one wants to be making these decisions, but it's one, as an organisation, we need to,” Andrew Donegan said. 

Wattie's boss says closures due to 'a perfect storm' of factors

A worker in Christchurch said he was "gutted" for some of the people who had been working at the factory for decades, saying "this is their life".

Business

Thu, Mar 12

Heinz Wattie's operation in Christchurch.

'Gutted': Heinz Wattie's looks to ditch frozen veges, 350 jobs affected

The food manufacturing giant is also considering stopping production and sales Gregg's coffee and dips.

Business

Wed, Mar 11

A latte coffee in a takeaway cup.

Coffee hit: Wellington woman accidentally pays $700 for latte

Think you have it bad? A misplaced decimal point led to the most expensive brew in New Zealand history, probably.

Life

Wed, Mar 11

Road Knights MC.

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Tuesday, March 10

Road Knights MC removed from the Gangs Act list; a Christchurch carpet salesman dodging trial in Australia; and a tropical low which may get "uncomfortable".

Crime and Justice

Tue, Mar 10

The 2026 best hot cross bun by Michael's Bakery in Hillmorton, Christchurch.

Hilary Barry names New Zealand's best hot cross buns

The Seven Sharp presenter and the panel of judges were unanimous that these buns, studded with mixed peel and perfumed with orange liqueur, score the top prize.

Life

Tue, Mar 10

A pot of honey. File photo.

Does honey really help when you’re sick or injured?

Expert Clare Collins checks what the science says about claims honey can assist with specific health problems.

Life

Tue, Mar 10

A man smoking shisha through a water pipe. (Source: Arkady Chubykin/123RF)

Auckland restaurant questioned over serving more shisha than food

During a visit last year, an inspector who visited Dilruba Lounge on High St said just two out of 17 customers were seen eating.

New Zealand

Mon, Mar 9

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