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Biggest fall in food prices for 50 years
Food prices dropped by 2 per cent in the past year - the largest annual fall since records began more than 50 years ago.
Food prices fall 2pc - biggest annual decline in 50 years
Food prices have fallen by 2pc in the past year, says Statistics NZ, the biggest annual fall since 1957.
Does NZ need a supermarket code of conduct to monitor profit margins?
A survey found that supermarkets applied mark-ups of up to 500 per cent on fresh produce.
McDonald's backs revised work conditions bill
McDonald's has come out in support of a new law freeing up the rules around staff work breaks.
Extra protein in vege soup
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.
Subway forced to ration scarce cucumbers
A shortage of cucumber, lamb and turkey has hit Subway stores from Kaitaia to Invercargill.
Cadbury falls from grace in most-trusted survey
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 gets taste for NZ
Krispy Kreme doughnut fans are closer to seeing the popular chain here in New Zealand.
Students treated at after-ball after downing energy drinks
Students at the St Kentigern College after-ball party were treated by paramedics after becoming ill from drinking large quantities of Red Bull.
Fancy a feed of fancy crab? Sorry, there's a catch ... well, no catch
Auckland supplies of an imported seafood delicacy have run out.
Cult coffee not to be pooh-poohed
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 solves marshmallow ice cream riddles
Tip Top's Memphis Meltdown Rocky Road is thought to be the world's first novelty ice cream wrapped in marshmallow.