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"More effective at making your home smell like fried chicken than actual fried chicken."
False needle in strawberry claim: Another charge laid
Police have now also charged the woman with causing loss by deception.
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Needle found in strawberry punnet from Pak'nSave Timaru
Foodstuffs NZ has pulled strawberries from Pak'nSave Timaru.
'Imagine my horror': Woman finds 'brains' in KFC chicken
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McDonald's trialling fibre-based straws in NZ
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My Food Bag hits new milestone, 'working toward IPO'
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Focus: Snacks promoted as healthy but have high sugar content
Snacks promoted as being healthy but that contain loads of sugar and have very little nutritional value.
The hidden world of Uber's virtual restaurants
Popularity in Uber Eats has morphed into a network of virtual restaurants.
Tip Top's next master likely to come from overseas - marketing expert
The next owner will inherit one of NZ best-loved brands.
MPI believes needle in strawberry was isolated event
There was no evidence of any risks in the supply chain or the food safety system.
Salmonella warning: Tahini products recalled in NZ
There have been 38 cases of illness linked to the products in Israel and 5 in the US.
Auckland restaurant The Grove rated ninth best in the world
The results come as part of TripAdvisor's 2018 Travellers' Choice Restaurants Awards.
'Like heaven': Restaurant ban on children a 'success'
Abbey Road Burgers, Bar & Cafe began restricting children's dining two months ago.
No-alcohol beer is having its moment
Beer - minus the usual alcohol - is picking up in popularity.
Inside a futuristic restaurant, where a robot has replaced the bartender
At a wine bar in Prague has replaced its human staff with machines.
How much booze are you getting for your buck?
A larger pour of wine on menus scrutinised by the Herald equated to a third of a bottle.
Starbucks to block customers from watching porn
After years of complaints, Starbucks will finally be launching a content blocking tool.
Outraged vegans storm steakhouse, play slaughterhouse recording
A group of vegans who stormed a steakhouse were shouted down by a stag party.
Country of origin food labelling getting closer
Eleventh-hour inclusion for bacon and other smallgoods.
Student's leg cut to bone after incident at bar
"We understand that this was very distressing for her, and we're enormously upset ..."
Needles found in food isolated incidents: NZ Food Safety
"The store in question decided to remove capsicums from its shelves as a precaution ..."
Police investigating needle found in capsicum
Countdown spokesperson said the incident was referred to police who are investigating.
'Don't Guess the Yes' campaign aims to make Wellington's nightlife strip safer
Campaign comes amid calls to make the city's nightlife strip safer.
Well-done, medium-rare or rare?
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Riot Foods CEO resigns citing 'severe' alcohol addiction
Ryan Kamins has resigned from Riot Foods, citing alcohol addiction.
Kiwi craft beer gets first dedicated bottle shop, more to come
First of a string of specialist craft beer bottle shops has opened.