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Woolworths wins consent for giant $213m land deal in Christchurch
Overseas Investment Office approval comes day after Govt announces supermarket crack-down.

Wellington hospo leader says restaurants need to charge more to survive
Asher Boote's Thorndon restaurant Daisy's will serve its final meals tonight.

Can red meat recover its glorious past?
OPINION: New Zealand could tap into a hungry market – after all, the world loves meat.

Market close: Ryman’s resurgence: Shares climb off 13-year low
The NZ sharemarket closed down 28.39 points or 0.23%.

Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: Researchers
The building blocks of chewing gum were similar to what is found 'in car tyres'.

Sweet as: The rise of Kiwi craft chocolate
Kiwis are carving out a reputation for quality, ethics and exceptional craftsmanship.

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

How Push Gummies are bringing creatine on command
Brittany Allan talks to Tom Raynel about her creatine supplement start-up Push Gummies.

The rise of the underground food economy
Hospitality NZ says informal food businesses are being emboldened by social media reach,.

Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m
Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast

$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.

Why are Kiwis still so obsessed with potato chips?
From best-selling flavours to funky cuts, Nikki Birrell unpacks this supermarket staple.

Supermarket wars: 'Game changer' - Foodstuffs' property boss on usurping Woolworths
'Unfortunately, our new landlord has not renewed our lease' - Woolworths' Jason Stockill.

Drugs, drinking and male escorts: How I survived the New York food scene
Times: Anthony Bourdain’s assistant reveals the truth about being a woman in the industry.

Cocktail maker Black Pineapple’s catering arm goes into liquidation
Frankie Walker founded Black Pineapple in 2017 after leaving Lion Breweries.

Charity tax crackdown: Who’s affected and is it a good idea?
The Government is reviewing tax exemptions for charities and non-profits.

Stock Takes: 25% tariffs loom leaving NZ market uneasy as trade uncertainties grow
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare under pressure as analyst forecasts $100m in additional costs.

Watercare reveals deal with Foodstuffs North Island over new Pak'nSave Highland Park
'Agreement allows us to ... reduce our supply to the site' - Watercare's Priyan Perera.

Kiwi food tech firm expands reach with major Australian aged care deal
The Pure Food Co will supply up to 50,000 meals monthly to Regis Aged Care.

'End of an era': Popular Auckland eatery to close after 20 years
One person said they were 'heartbroken' by the announcement.