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Obesity metrics must go beyond BMI - experts

Experts say changes to diagnosis measures for obesity may help reduce weight stigma and lead to reform in personalised health diagnoses.

Khalia StrongFri, 17 Jan

Summer •

Tonga

From Parliament to the pantry: Five island dishes that remind me of summer

Politics may be my day job but cooking connects me to my roots, writes PMN News political reporter 'Alakihihifo Vailala.

'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 06 Jan

Summer

Oka: Taste of the Pacific

Few dishes have been uniquely adapted by different Pacific islands to reflect their diverse local flavours and tastes, like Oka.

Pacific MorningsMon, 06 Jan

Business

South Auckland social store worried about increasing demand

A South Auckland social supermarket has seen a 20 per cent increase in need for their service compared to last year, and is already closing in on their sustainable support limit of 50 people per week.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 23 Oct

News •

Sāmoa

New eatery brings chef's Pasifika flair to the forefront

Discover Trivet where head chef Uelese ‘Wallace’ Mua infuses Pacific flavours and traditions into a contemporary culinary experience.

Sariah MagaoaThu, 12 Sep

Business •

Sāmoa

NZ’s first Sāmoan restaurant to win big

Tala received ‘New Restaurant of the Year Award’ and two hats at the Cuisine Good Food Awards.

Sariah MagaoaMon, 09 Sep

Due to the influx of people at the Māori King's tangi the local community in Ngāruawāhia pitched in with food and volunteers.

Opinion

‘It’s all a big chip in’: Feeding the people at Kiingi Tuheitia’s tangi

PMN News journalist Atutahi Potaka-Dewes takes us behind the scenes to ‘the dungeon and kitchen’ of Tuurangawaewae Marae.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesSat, 07 Sep

Opinion •

Sāmoa

Chefs dish up Sāmoan and Chinese fusion

A Wellington restaurant is serving up a contemporary celebration of traditional foods that are loved by both Pacific and Asian cultures.

Khalia StrongFri, 16 Aug

Opinion

'Appalling': Health Coalition Aotearoa on families struggling to afford healthy food

A spokesperson for the Health Coalition Aotearoa and co-researcher of a University of Auckland study on soaring food prices says New Zealand must do better to uplift struggling families.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 08 Aug

From over 5000 entrants, around 20 judges pick New Zealand's top pie of the year.

Opinion

How the best pies in New Zealand are judged

Bakers compete annually for the top-tasting pie in the country in the Supreme Pie Awards.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 01 Aug

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