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‘So beautiful’: NZ's best pie has been crowned
Hotly contested, these are all the winners in the Bakels NZ Pie Awards.

‘Spectacularly easy’ baked chicken by Nici Wickes
One for weeknights, this chook recipe is one to have on repeat.

Baking with winter spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and more
They not only enhance the flavour of baked goods but also offer various health benefits.

Where is the best pie in New Zealand?
A hot competition and arbiter of a national icon, Bakels NZ Pie Awards are back.

Self-saucing orange sponge pudding
Nici Wickes shares a dessert that’s on high rotation at her house.

How to bake flawless scones every time
Learn fail-safe techniques and recipes for scone perfection.

Looking for an activity to keep the kids busy?
Educational and fun, baking with your kids is an opportunity to learn while you bond.

It's called a crookie and it has TikTokers flocking to Paris
Crookie monster: 'It’s totally insane.'

A tiramisu layer cake recipe to wow a crowd
Petra Galler reveals the secret to this show-stopping recipe - sifting.

Stunning make-ahead festive desserts for Christmas Day
Vanya Insull’s show-stopping puddings can be prepped in advance.

Kiwi woman's hilarious pavlova fail reveals baker's top tips
Making the delicious treat this Christmas? Read this first.

How to make the best chocolate cake (even if it’s gluten-free)
Everyone loves chocolate cake, even if everyone's favourite sort is different.

Six easy Halloween snack ideas to make at home
Think outside of the box this spooky season with some trick-or-treat tasties.

'We built this city on sausage rolls': Levin's famed savoury treats missing from Bakels competition
Levin is famous for the width and girth of its sausage rolls.

Kiwi cake-maker bakes for Miley Cyrus’ mum’s wedding
The iconic Auckland baker had a key role in the 'Wrecking Ball' singer's family affair.

Egg shortage: Bakeries, cafes scrambling for supply
Hospitality and wholesalers say they have no access to the staple ingredient.

K Road pie shop failure blamed on Covid lockdowns
The popular dessert shop faced debt that couldn't be covered after the pandemic.

Local Focus: Charity out to serve up kindness
Meet the volunteers who bake home-cooked treats for locals doing it tough.

Daldang introduces Kiwis to the Korean-fusion dessert ‘fatcaron’
Sun Hoon Kim brought fatcarons to NZ after the explosion of K-Pop in 2017.

Egg fight: Bakers battling for hot cross bun supplies this Easter
Local bakeries face unprecedented pressure this Easter to keep prices low for customers.

How to make the perfect pavlova
Here is the secret to making the perfect dessert for Christmas day.