New ZealandDunedin Countdown set to reopen after no rats trapped overnightThe supermarket has been closed for the past two weeks.23 Feb 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Mad cow' disease restrictions on blood donations to be lifted next weekAfter more than 20 years, the restriction will be removed on February 29.23 Feb 03:35 AM
New Zealand‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.16 Feb 02:58 AM
New Zealand'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmackedAnother incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.15 Feb 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Bloody filthy': Shopper disgusted by pigeons roosting on Woolworths shelfWoolworths owned the problem. Pigeons can cause salmonella, E.Coli and fungal infections.14 Feb 04:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigatingWoolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.12 Feb 01:56 AM
New Zealand13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks outAn employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.12 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandParalytic shellfish toxins warning in WaikatoAffected areas include south of Raglan down to Kawhia and Aotea harbours.07 Dec 12:08 AM
World13,000kg-plus dino-shaped nuggets recalled after metal pieces foundOne report of "minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product".06 Nov 12:59 AM
World'Acute toxicity': US kids' fruit pouches urgently recalled after illnesses linked to leadAnalysis of multiple lots of a puree product detected 'extremely high' lead levels.06 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBrain drink or fancy juice? Start-up strives to prove health claimsAmbitious beverage startup faces criticism and regulatory turbulence.20 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleMicrobiologist reveals the foods she'll never eat and whyBuffets, bagged salads and oysters all pose a high risk of food poisoning.29 Sep 01:42 AM
New Zealand‘It’s raw meat, it’s just disgusting’: Students up in arms over university foodStudents at a residential hall have made 11 complaints so far this year.18 Aug 08:40 PM
New ZealandDad chokes on sewing needle in ice cream tub, investigation launchedThe man said he had to take multiple days off work to be checked by his doctor.04 Jun 05:12 AM
New ZealandSalmonella scare: More items recalled due to possible contaminationThe items in question contain tahini imported from Turkey.10 Mar 11:01 PM
New ZealandMore hummus products recalled due to possible salmonella contaminationA variety of brands and products are being pulled from the shelves02 Mar 06:01 AM
LifestyleChristmas leftovers: How long can they safely last?Planning to tuck into some leftovers for lunch?26 Dec 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Hipkins: Growth in public service is goodOPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKinder Surprise chocolate eggs recalled over salmonella fearsPeople with the product should check the label to see if it is affected by the recall.07 Apr 03:15 AM
New ZealandShort and sweet relief for Kiwi bakers after brown sugar appears then disappears from shelvesProduction for brown sugar has restarted but it's sold out as soon as it hits the shelf.25 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman wants bananas removed from free fruit scheme after supermarket slipRose Kerr is nursing a sore leg after crashing to a supermarket aisle floor.21 Feb 05:07 PM
New ZealandBug off: The unpleasant objects hiding in your foodYou won't these nasties on the ingredients list.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood poisoning a real threat over summerHand washing and cooking raw meat thoroughly could save you from being sick this summer.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 found in ice cream made in China from NZ milk powderExpert says contamination likely a "one-off" and there should be no cause for alarm.15 Jan 08:35 PM
New ZealandHello Fresh fish poisoning: 'More cases are possible'21 people ill from eating the spoilt fish; more likely given the nationwide distribution.13 Nov 12:23 AM
New ZealandHello Fresh food poisoning: 20 Aucklanders now sickIn a message to customers who ordered the meal kit, Hello Fresh apologised for the issue.11 Nov 06:26 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Put Covid cool store, food safety messages on ice"No evidence that food or the food chain is participating in transmission of this virus."20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFolic acid in bread could prevent 100s of miscarriages: College of Public Health MedicinePublic health clinicians believe as many as 200 miscarriages a year could be prevented.19 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessWhat MPI is telling food businesses opening in level 3Businesses owners must adhere to a "Food Business Checklist" for opening in alert level 3.25 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandEnough to put you off your food: Shocking findsSome discoveries of what's been hiding in food is enough to put you off them.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Food Safety recalls large number of meat productsThe bacteria could result in a person having diarrhoea, fevers, headaches or to vomit.26 Aug 07:49 PM
New ZealandMice and men: Rodents run wild in Takanini CountdownShoppers flee from mice in Takanini Countdown.18 Jul 12:38 AM
New ZealandPizza Hut staff quit over 'disgusting' food safety, owner denies any risksStaff quit after alleging expired food was served after it had been thrown in a skip.27 Feb 10:00 PM
Business$40,000 fine: Sizzlers sausages made children sickThree children had allergic reactions to the mispackaged sausages.30 Jan 01:03 AM
