Big Al's top 10 bakeries: No horsing around for food reviewer
Amateur Christchurch food critic Alan 'Big Al' Parsons has built a loyal following with blunt reviews of pies, burgers, fish and chips, and other convenience foods.
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Restaurant break-in caught on camera
Restaurant break-in caught on camera
Three men caught on CCTV breaking into a Christchurch cafe then attempted to force their way into the ice cream parlour and takeaway shop next door.
'Flat White Frank' coming South Island
Instagram influencer searching for Christchurch's best coffee
'Flat White Frank' has been sampling the best coffee NZ has to offer, and his next stops are Christchurch and Queenstown.
Ongoing wild weather frustrates Canterbury crop growers
Ongoing wild weather frustrates Canterbury crop growers
Canterbury arable farmers are facing millions of dollars of losses after a third big hailstorm hit parts of the region on Friday.
Chicken and duck parfait recalled over safety
Chicken and duck parfait recalled over safety
A specific batch of L’Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait is being recalled following a failure of food safety controls.
Infant formula recalled over toxin fears
'Do not feed it to your baby': Infant formula recalled over toxin fears
A brand of infant formula is being recalled over possible toxins, the Ministry of Primary Industries has announced.
Best dish in North Canterbury
Where to find the best dish in North Canterbury
The D.O.T.I Eatery & Bar in Amberley is celebrating after its duck breast dish with asparagus, cauliflower, bacon, orange, goat’s cheese, and hazelnut praline came out on top in The North Course.
Akaroa salmon products recalled due to listeria risk
Akaroa salmon products recalled due to listeria risk
Two Akaroa King Salmon products sold in Christchurch have been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Subway Rangiora changes hands
Subway Rangiora changes hands
After serving more than 1.8 million customers at Subway Rangiora over the past two decades, owners Gideon Aldridge and Roslynne Lovell are retiring.
Vacant lodge to be reopened as a pub
Vacant Canterbury lodge to be reopened as a pub
An unoccupied two-storey lodge at Arthur’s Pass has sold at auction for $250,000 - more than $1 million below its RV.
Local eateries offer exclusive 'North Course' dishes
Local eateries offer exclusive 'North Course' dishes
Cafes and restaurants are serving up exclusive dishes throughout November to celebrate the best of North Canterbury’s food and drink.
Chefs 'very excited' by Michelin chance
Award-winning South Island chefs 'very excited' by Michelin chance
Chefs are relishing the chance to be included in the world-renowned Michelin Guide, but a union is calling it a lavish subsidy for top-tier restaurants.
NZ's $500k pot of gold
World's most expensive honey: NZ's $500k pot of gold
A New Zealand company has created what is believed to be the world's most expensive honey.
Night market forced to move again
Night market forced to move again after more unfair competition claims
The Christchurch Night Market will relocate for a second time due to complaints from nearby food outlets about unfair competition.
Restaurant company in $450k liquidation
Canterbury restaurant operator in liquidation owing more than $450k
A company co-owned by a former All Black which ran a Canterbury restaurant has gone into liquidation owing more than $450,000 to creditors.
Dairy sells $20k of 'viral ice creams' in a day
Creaming it: Dairy sells $20k of 'viral ice creams' in a day
A Christchurch dairy owner has seen his shop go viral on TikTok after he added a popular ice cream brand to the freezer.
Restaurant caught in underage booze sting
'Skating on thin ice': Restaurant caught in underage booze sting
A Wānaka restaurant will have to close its doors for four days next month after admitting serving alcohol to two underage patrons last year.
From refugee to mini pastry empire
From refugee to mini pastry empire: Baker creating pies 'that inspire me’
Christchurch baker Serey Chum, 73, has built up a mini Canterbury pastry empire from humble beginnings - and earned high praise for his top-quality pies.
Brewery 'stoked' to bring home award
Amberley brewery 'stoked' to bring home coveted award
An Amberley-based brewing company has brought home a coveted International Lager trophy from the recent NZ Beer Awards in Christchurch.
Time to hit the pie trail
Time to hit the North Canterbury pie trail
A light-hearted, community-driven campaign to celebrate pies made in North Canterbury will get under way from July 1.