Latest Food & Drink
The easy way to check your gut health - for free
Forget expensive gut health kits, try this hack for a quick check.
Picky eating is in the genes - so how do you know if your child is a 'problem feeder'?
Rose Bertram knows exactly what it is like to clash with a picky eater at meal times.
Is decaf tea healthier? Experts weigh in
Tea is full of health benefits, but do we drink too much? And is it time to switch?
How to make a gluten-free quiche with a crispy potato crust
Ditch the pastry for this easy dish.
Easy ricotta-stuffed chicken breasts for entertaining
A simple tray bake with a gourmet feel.
Celery, the underrated hero of the vegetable drawer
Crisp, refreshing and endlessly versatile, celery is so much more than a soup base.
Recipes
Soba to spaghetti: Why chilled noodles are the perfect summer meal
Cool down with flavour-packed chilled noodle dishes – easy, versatile and delicious.
Cold brew, hot summer: How to make the perfect iced coffee at home
Beat the heat with DIY iced coffee.
The best produce to eat in January and February
It's the perfect time to enjoy vibrant, flavourful fruit and vegetables.
Take it outside: How to eat alfresco without any fuss
Alfresco dining has evolved beyond the classic BBQ. Nikki Birrell shares her advice.
Fuss-free New Year’s Day brunch ideas – even if you’re feeling worse for wear
Celebrating the start of 2025 doesn't have to involve hours in the kitchen.
Recipes from Fresh
Sweet Chilli Crumbed Dory Bao Buns
Kids will love these bao buns - quick and easy to make but packed with flavour!
Smoked salmon poke bowl
As beautiful to look at as it is to eat, this poke bowl is a light and healthy lunch...
Chicken Burger with a Twist
Give the traditional chicken burger an Asian twist with teriyaki sauce...
Fish Baguette with Tartare Sauce
Treat yourself at lunchtime! Take a few minutes to put this fish baguette together...
Thai Coconut Poached Fish
Spicy Thai basil provides an aromatic background to this recipe.
Apple, Walnut, and Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin
This rolled and stuffed pork roast makes an impressive dish for a cold night.
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Cauli-power: The best cauliflower recipes
It’s come a long way from being boiled and bland - look what cauliflower can do now.
Baking with feijoa
Feijoa season is upon us, so get baking with these cake, muffin and slice recipes.
30-minute 5-ingredient meals
Quick and simple meal solutions, for when you need dinner on the table in a hurry
Restaurant Reviews
How to make the most of 48 hours in Central Otago
No dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Why now is the perfect time to take a bite out of Bangkok
Bangkok’s food scene has never looked — or tasted — so good.
Feuds, food and famous guests: Auckland’s fine-dining godfather reveals secrets and scandals
‘Disgusting’: A key restaurant ingredient that Tony Astle says needs an overhaul.
From winger to wine bar: former All Black opens a cantina on the Sunshine Coast
Inspired by the Mediterranean, there are even some NZ wines on the menu.
Elephant Hill’s new menu: Linda Hall samples the goods
Did you know you can make delicious crackers from beer waste?
Ego, theatre and insane bills: Are these really the world’s ‘50 best restaurants’?
New York Times: An even bigger question - are they even restaurants?
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What should you eat if you have arthritis? A rheumatologist says these foods could help
OPINION: Improving your diet can help to reduce inflammation.
How Biscoff, a little Belgian biscuit, took over the world
Times: How did Biscoff go from hairdresser freebie to Gen Z obsession?
‘Where were the warning labels?’: Bowel cancer survivor on processed meat
Morris-Marr, 44, is now cancer-free after receiving a rare liver transplant last year.
Vegetarian hawker rolls with eggplant and tamarind almonds
Packed with sweet and savoury flavours, this is a brilliant option for a meat-free meal.
Chicken of the sea? Kiwi favourite meets KFC
Available for two days only, we went to Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club to try 'KF&C'.
Chicken of the sea? Kiwi favourite meets KFC
Available for two days only, we went to Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club to try 'KF&C'.
How much vitamin C do you actually need?
From kiwifruit to broccoli, these are the top 10 foods to boost your intake.
From wafers to wholegrain, how to match a cracker with a topping
With a vast range of varieties out there, Nikki Birrell unpacks the cracker conundrum.
Dinner decisions: Why chickpeas are a must-have in your diet
NY Times: These legumes are a good way to incorporate more plants into your diet.
‘Feels illegal’: Pizza hack divides social media
Would you dunk your leftover pizza in water before reheating it?
‘More matcha than coffee’: How the green alternative is taking over
This potent green tea drink is overtaking coffee sales.
You might be throwing away food too soon - here’s how to tell
Scientists urge younger generations to use their senses to avoid wasting produce.
‘Wouldn’t be where I am today without NZ’: Broke Boy Taco opens new store
He was once homeless in the US. Now his food is a Kiwi cult favourite.