Food label & claim investigations
Decode nutrition information panels, spot misleading health claims, and understand what food labelling really tells you.
8 food claims you should ignore
Can you boost your immunity with fortified food or dietary supplements?
Superfood powders: Do the health claims stack up?
Fibre and wholegrain claims on cereal: what you need to know
“Healthy” juice claims
How healthy are the products making protein claims?
How healthy are iced coffee drinks?
How to know if the crackers you’re buying are actually healthy
Low-carb potatoes: legit or marketing?
Supermarket home brands: are they reducing product choice?
Are products marketed for kids worth the extra expense?
Are dairy-free cheeses as good as the real thing?
Food safety
5 risky foods in your kitchen
Find out about 5 foods that pose a food safety risk and how you can keep safe eating them.
Best and worst foods
Supermarket hot cross buns, ranked best to worst
The healthiest soups at the supermarket - and ones to avoid
Best and worst booze-free bubbly
The best and worst non-alcoholic lagers in New Zealand
Best and worst non-alcoholic rosé
The best and worst colas in New Zealand
Instant coffees ranked from best to worst
Best and worst non-alcoholic wines: bubbly
The best and worst salt and vinegar chips in New Zealand
Latest food & drink news & articles
Product recalls, food safety updates, nutrition science and trends shaping what New Zealanders eat and drink.
The new Club+ vs Everyday Rewards: Which supermarket loyalty card is better?
See how the new Club+ New World and Pak’nSave loyalty card compares with Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards programme, and whether either card will save you any money.
New Zealanders stretched by food costs want tougher action on supermarket pricing
A new Consumer NZ survey shows food budgets are under strain for 82% of New Zealand households, and 67% have low confidence in government policies to help keep food affordable and accessible.
How to have a good bowel movement
Learn why gut health is important, how to have a good bowel movement, why fibre is the new protein and warning signs that you should visit your GP.
Clooney’s capsules or Pitt’s beans: Which espresso machine is best?
George Clooney represents Nespresso coffee capsules; Brad Pitt prefers DeLonghi automatic espresso machines that use ground coffee beans. Find out which company makes the best machines that make the top coffee.