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'Rough diamond' barista unfairly fired for swearing at customers

Rachel Ferrari admitted swearing but argued customers enjoyed "robust social interaction".

From fries fryer to top McDonald's award: Kiwi's rise through ranks

After 16 years with McDonald's, Aucklander Levi Due has received a top accolade.

One pie to rule them all - Pat Lam crowned Lord of the Pies

One pie to rule them all - Pat Lam crowned Lord of the Pies. Video / Dave Flynn

Funlab plans to invest $30m in NZ, double its attractions footprint

Company operating venues popular for Tinder dates expanding throughout New Zealand.

Gaynor: Future looking dope for global cannabis sector

Loosening laws spurring big deals but NZ off the pace.

Huge fallout of MasterChef judge scandal as restaurants sit empty

Restaurants owned by George Calombaris are now a symbol of the trouble he's in.

Millions of bacteria a day keep the doctor away

We think of bacteria as bad but not all of them are.

How a $50k whisky tasting is scotched by imposter syndrome ... almost

Karl Puschmann suffers imposter syndrome at a rare whisky tasting. But gets over it.

Supermarket chain introduces age requirement for energy drinks

Supermarkets overseas have introduced the same age restriction on caffeinated drinks.

Customer cries foul over Better Burger's 'contaminated' halal cooking practices

Customer cries foul over Better Burger's 'contaminated' halal cooking practices. Video / Brett Phibbs

Get ready to scramble for eggs: supplier warns of shortage and price hikes

The country's largest food and beverage wholesaler is warning of an egg shortage.

Auckland Airport wins top global honour

Auckland Airport applauded at 2019 Airport Food & Beverage Awards in Dallas.

Who ate all the pies? Probably the Kiwis

COMMENT: NZ has the best pies in the world. Period.

Why is Countdown Massey shutting?

Loyal Massey customers have been left disappointed by the closure.

Smorgasbord standoff: Diner confronted over taking too much stir fry meat

He couldn't eat the broccoli so was picking out the meat. The owner stepped in.

Meat: Ranked in order of healthiest to least

New research says eating white meat can be as bad for cholesterol as eating beef.

'Lacking authenticity': Why Wagamama failed in NZ

Wagamama is popular overseas but NZ customers preferred 'authentic' Asian food.

Toni Street talks to Avalanche coffee owner

Toni Street from The Hits interviews to Avalanche coffee owner. / The Hits