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'Completely unique': Rangitīkei River births NZ first for beer
The first beer brewed with a wild yeast is set to be released later in November.

Opinion: Supie collapse shows supermarket break-up needed
OPINION: You can’t fix market structure problems by policing behaviour of supermarkets.

Doctor shares five rules to help you eat healthier
There's no perfect diet - but there are a few basic principles you can follow.

New $10 block of cheese aces taste tests - will it kickstart a price drop?
A store-brand basic has been described as 'actually pretty yum' by a cheese connoisseur.

Kai Ika Project diverts over 365,000kg of kaimoana from landfill
"Cans for Kai is more than just a fundraiser - it promotes the value of recycling."

Opinion: Cafe-goers, please stop table-claiming
The floor of the cafe is a fraught space – but it doesn’t need to be.

What happens with Supie customer refunds and the $900k of leftover stock?
Suppliers are waiting on between $800,000 to $900,000 worth of stock.

Deep Creek brewery collapse: What went wrong?
'A lot of pain out there' but some hope after disaster pushed Deep Creek over the edge.

Why you should chase your coffee with a glass of water
"You’ll feel more alert, it will improve digestion and help prevent constipation."

Why cutting down on salt could save your life
Eating too much salt increases your risk of having a stroke or heart attack.

Six easy Halloween snack ideas to make at home
Think outside of the box this spooky season with some trick-or-treat tasties.

Halloween foods from history reveal the holiday’s surprising romantic side
Victorian periodicals show that Halloween food traditions used to be centred around love.

The truth about apple cider vinegar and weight loss
From lowering cholesterol to whitening your teeth, there’s not much ACV can’t improve.

The dos and don’ts of dining on a first date
Manners around eating are as much a part of courtship as the choice of food.

Bringing back 'village energy': New market, eatery and retail precinct set to open
The market, eatery and retail destination will soon open in Grey St.

Boldly going where no lasagne has gone before - Bossi restaurant, reviewed
Lasagne is a hug. This lasagne is a one-night-stand stand in stilettos.

Bakery ordered to pay over $41,000 to worker who urinated in mixing bowls
CCTV footage captured the woman urinating in containers used to produce baked goods.

Why does wine taste different on the plane?
Singapore Airlines took NZ Herald behind the scenes to lift the cork on in-flight drinks.

Watch: Deer charges through crowded noodle restaurant
People go to Noodles & Company to save a buck, not to have one interrupt their meal.

‘Still shaking’: Mum’s ‘horrific’ accident with baby bowl
She wrote that her daughter was 'without air for a handful of seconds'.

Kiwi firm swaps kūmara for Aussie sweet potato: Can you taste the difference?
Kiwi chip company swaps NZ kūmara for its Aussie cousin - can you taste the difference?

The orange shed: The Warehouse in Hastings to sell fresh fruit and vegetables
The red shed is moving its fresh fruit offerings into the fruit bowl of New Zealand.

Coffee lovers call out iced latte 'scam': 'I don't get it'
Here's why an iced coffee will cost you more at your local cafe than a hot one.

Why Melissa Leong left MasterChef
Melissa Leong has addressed the “chaos” and “confusion” amid her MasterChef departure.

Rugby and pies: The hottest Paris bar to be in this weekend
The Black Sheep Society is expecting up to 200 fans on game night.

‘Out of touch’: Gordon Ramsay trolled online
The chef was slammed online after sharing an 'inspiring' story about selling his Porsche.

Falling on hard times: What’s gone wrong for NZ-made wine and beer?
Iconic brands have fallen on hard times.

Opinion: Why after six years as a vegetarian I’ve started eating meat again
I'm starting to wonder if the food group is so bad after all.

Church Road only NZ winery up for big international award
The Hawke's Bay winery has a long history of producing excellent wines.