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"She had basically projectile vomited over the entirety of the bathroom."
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Woman's emergency call to police over spicy curry
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Lamb overtakes ham as NZ's favourite Christmas meat
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So, maybe today's NOT the day to go to the mall
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Cadbury announces changes to chocolate blocks
The trial is taking place nowhere else in the world, only New Zealand.
Katy Bluett: Why not change up Christmas dinner with the latest Kiwi innovations?
Comment: Local innovators offer some alternatives to the traditional festive fare.
Ninety jobs to go as Pernod Ricard closes Tamaki site
E tū union says redundant staff have been offered roles in Australia.
Bad Taste Food Awards: Watchdog takes aim at food packaging claims
Sugar content cited as household products named in annual report.
Sarah Jessica Parker joins board of Kiwi wine company
The Sex and the City star is also a shareholder.
Boyd Swinburn: No food policies to prevent fat, sad, toothless kids
Comment: An open letter to Kiwi parents over the lack of action on poor food policies.
The $4k mistake that could destroy a $16 billion empire
A $3700 mistake could spell the end of this cult fast-food empire.
Bread shortage: Fresh strike action could see shelves empty again
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Give us our daily bread: Shortage hits supermarkets
Signs warning of a national bread shortage have gone up in supermarkets.
Bluebird changes up chip recipe
Beloved chip brand Bluebird is changing its recipe to one using a lot less saturated fat.
New Zealand's top restaurant and chef revealed
From 108 restaurants an Auckland favourite has taken out the top spot.
'Worst flavour in the world': BurgerFuel smoothie tasted like 'liquid blue cheese'
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Can wine experts really taste the difference?
Experienced tasters hoodwinked by Oxford University study.
Lessons from the demise of US dairy giant Dean Foods
What can be learned from the collapse of US dairy giant, Dean Foods.
Fruit fiesta: Bounty of bananas a hot commodity
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Restaurant's last laugh: The Folaus inadvertently donate to gay charity
The sporting couple were happily served - and then their payment given to a LGBTQ+ group
Dunedin chocolate company Ocho moves on Cadbury closure 'opportunity'
"Had Cadbury carried on, Ocho would have remained a small artisan business."
Dilmah Tea founder to receive honorary doctorate by Massey
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90s nostalgia: McDonald's brings back retro happy meal toys
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Gay restaurant owners overwhelmed by support
Gay couple say their community is incredibly supportive despite homophobic comment.
McDonald's owes thousands of staff 'up to $90m' in unpaid holiday pay
McDonald's says it is yet to calculate how much is owed to staff.
McHero! McDonald's worker's nuggets confession
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Obesity efforts slammed: 'negligence'
Expert shocked that Labour 'lagging' on improving health of the nation.
Junk food ads to be banned from around schools
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