My day of meat: A vegetarian goes to butcher bootcamp

Our usually meat-eschewing food editor proves she’s got the chops for the job by getting acquainted with some dead animals.  People often presume that because I don’t eat meat, the thought of others eating it must horrify me. Anything from munching a ham sandwich in my presence to simply mentioning the nice steak they had … Read more

The Bulletin: Counting sheep all the way to the bank

Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: Glut of good news for sheep farmers, a new poll comes out, and education minister hammers teacher pay aspirations.   It’s a good time to own a flock of sheep. NZ lamb prices have hit a record high, reports the NZ Herald. It’s not expected that they’ll go … Read more