Food

Some rivalries are fought with armies. Australia and New Zealand fight with coffee cups, bakery counters, and dessert forks. On the surface, it’s playful banter — jokes about flat whites, meat pies, and pavlova. But underneath the humour is a deeper story about migration, identity, and how two young nations define themselves through what they eat.

Southeast Asia is known worldwide for its vibrant and diverse culinary traditions, from the aromatic curries of Thailand to the delicate pho of Vietnam...