Auckland Japanese restaurant - Taiko says it's cooperating with authorities following reports of a food-borne illness outbreak

New Zealand Food Safety was informed a number of people had become unwell - in an outbreak associated with the Ponsonby eatery.

It says it has visited the restaurant and is working alongside Auckland Council to put corrective actions in place if required.

Online reviews of the restaurant suggest people experienced vomiting and diarrhea, with others saying they had to go to the emergency room.