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Error found in viral black plastic spatula study
While estimating the potential toxic chemical exposure from recycled black plastic spatulas, the researchers did not multiply correctly.
Don't be ashamed to drink cask wine this summer
Traditionally, "box wine" has been synonymous with "bad wine" for Kiwi consumers.
What are the best-selling meats this Christmas?
New Zealanders are looking for more affordable Christmas meals this year.
Hundreds sit down to giant community lunches, as need soars
As more than 700 people sit down to community Christmas Day lunches, the levels of need in the community this year are the worst it has been, both Auckland and Wellington city missioners say.
What is on the Christmas menu this year?
Salmon, ham, barbecued Brazilian beef, oysters and ambrosia dessert are among the offerings.
Far North restaurant puts on free three-course meal for 100 people
Jesse's on the Waterfront, in the historic town of Mangōnui, is making sure people who could have gone hungry today will instead go home full of good food and Christmas spirit.
Calf's head consommé, truffle quenelles: what the royals ate for Christmas
From the exotic to the everyday, the royals Christmas menus through the years might pose some surprises: with moulds of puréed pheasant meat and macaroni with tomato sauce.
Why Cadbury was stripped of its royal seal of approval
King Charles grants royal warrants to 386 companies that previously held warrants from the late Queen, including Weetabix, Heinz and Nestle. Here's what it means.
How Nadia Lim plans the ideal casual Christmas
The foodie-farmer is throwing a more "relaxed" Christmas party this year, with just a 20-odd guestlist. Audio
Can you really have too many roast potatoes?
RNZ's Lifestyle and Entertainment editor, Lucy Corry AKA The Kitchenmaid tackles that age-old dilemma: how many roast potatoes is too many? Audio
Nadia Lim: Best Song Eva
New Zealand's most-loved foodie-farmer Nadia Lim joins us from Royalburn Station to share the song that'll be playing when she's prepping the Christmas veggies. Audio
Mongrel Mob member's rēwana bread helping feed hungry whānau
Support from the community will see 20 loaves of Vonz Kaukau's bread added to an Upper Hutt foodbank ahead of Christmas.
Acclaimed Auckland restaurant popular with celebs to close
The owners of an Auckland restaurant once ranked one of the best fine dining establishments in the world has announced it will be closing soon.
Why the sampler box is missing your favourite biscuit
Checkpoint asked people about their Christmas biscuit habits, starting with which one they reach for first. Audio
Chef couple finds new home on the range
Wallingford Homestead in Central Hawke's Bay was once a bustling base for the local farming community. These days it's helping bridge the urban-rural divide and provide employment opportunities for… Audio
Food: Racks of Lamb with Parsley Shallot Crumble
Julie Biuso brings us a scrumptious and beyond belief celebratory meal. The buttery crust flakes off as you slice the lamb - make sure you spoon it on top of the sliced lamb before serving. Get the… Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 December 2024
Midday Rural News for 20 December 2024 Audio
The 'fruit of the year' revealed
Which fruits and vegetables are Kiwis buying this Christmas? Audio
Morning Rural News for 20 December 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Final Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth for 2024
The Minister of Fruit and Veggies is here with his Fruit of the Year! NZ Blueberries Audio
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