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New report highlights success of Ka Ora, Ka Ako lunch programme
Review praises Ka Ora, Ka Ako for boosting Māori student engagement and wellbeing.

Whittaker's chocolate to cost Kiwi shoppers more as company raises prices
'We are increasing prices by as little as we can.'

$10.5m supermarket opening at $1b Pāpāmoa East development
About 100 people will work at the store - one of several planned new supermarkets.

China's protein consumption has changed – Rabobank
Rabobank says protein exporters need to adapt to changing consumer trends in China.

The financial debt hangover of 2025 will be more than just an economic issue - Opinion
New Zealand consistently ranks among the most expensive countries to live.

Food insecurity is a national emergency - Opinion
There are 1.4 million meals that we won’t be delivered.

The hidden dangers in your hummus
It might not look like it’s gone off but there may be all sorts of nasties.

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

Generation after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated
'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'

Editorial: NZ needs a third major supermarket player
OPINION: Tinkering around the edges has not been enough to make a difference.

'Don't consume it': 16 popular Delmaine products recalled over listeria fears
Officials are asking shoppers to return the products to supermarkets and get a refund.

Graeme Hart’s Carter Holt Harvey Equities liquidated in group overhaul
The liquidation is being carried out as part of the rationalisation of the group.'

'Good for our whole industry': Sawmill Brewery's history-making win
Small Matakana brewery wins big at the NZ Brewers Guild Beer Awards.

Kerikeri chef's Double Cheeseburger pie wows judges at pie awards
Three Northland bakers have been recognised as some of the country's best pie makers

Letters: IRD and when businesses go bust; disgruntled diner calls out restaurant portions
OPINION: 'Please hospo, give us a bit more to actually eat, especially vegetables.'

Angus Simms: Record-breaking fruit season celebrated but still work to do in food waste
OPINION: Wonky Box ticks the food and waste boxes.

World headed for ‘food wars’, warns major commodities trader
Financial Times: Concerns protectionist policies are exacerbating inflation,

Chocolate, honey and tea on the table in Tokyo
Six Māori food and beverage companies are participating at the Japan food expo.

Are vegan sausages bad for you?
Stuffed with a litany of highly processed ingredients – should we be put off?

Social Development Minister opens New Zealand Food Networks' new warehouse
There was a staggering 42% increase in demand for food support in 2023 compared to 2022.