Massey resident Denise Haagh was just a few spoonfuls into her bowl of Aussie-made Campbell's Country Ladle when she found a 2.5cm bug.

A shortage of cucumber, lamb and turkey has hit Subway stores from Kaitaia to Invercargill.

After six years at number one, Cadbury has plunged in the rankings in the latest most-trusted brands survey, with Wattie's taking out the top spot.

Krispy Kreme doughnut fans are closer to seeing the popular chain here in New Zealand.

Students at the St Kentigern College after-ball party were treated by paramedics after becoming ill from drinking large quantities of Red Bull.

Auckland supplies of an imported seafood delicacy have run out.

Kopi luwak is a blend made from the droppings of small cat-like creatures found in Indonesia, and costs $50 for 50g here.

Tip Top's Memphis Meltdown Rocky Road is thought to be the world's first novelty ice cream wrapped in marshmallow.

A woman seeking a late-night snack was shocked to find a demonic face carved into one of her tinned pears.

Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson's postponement of a plan for the addition of folic acid to bread is facing a challenge.

Hot chips are not all created equal, and there are no rules as to how many chips you will get in a scoop.

The drought hitting Northland farmers could not get much more serious, Federated Farmers says.