Latest Food & Drink
Extreme ‘clean’ eating can tip healthy eaters into a danger zone
Disordered eating of nutritious but limited diets can be fuelled by social media.
The worst late-night snacks for your health (and what to swap them with)
Late-night snacks often lead to blood sugar spikes, crashes and adrenaline responses.
Is a Marmite sandwich and an apple good enough for a child’s lunch?
Experts say a Marmite sandwich and apple won't keep a child full.
Tinned fruit is healthier than you think – here’s why
Turn your nose up at canned peaches or prunes? Think again.
'End of an era': Popular Auckland eatery to close after 20 years
One person said they were 'heartbroken' by the announcement.
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.
Latest Recipe collections
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?
More Food & Drink news
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?
Coffee prices are at a 50-year high. Producers aren’t celebrating
New York Times: How climate change is reshaping the future of coffee farming.
How to make a gluten-free quiche with a crispy potato crust
Ditch the pastry for this easy dish.
‘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.
Tomato sauce showdown: From basic to bougie, here’s how they stack up
From classic Wattie’s to pickle-flavoured twists, we break down your tomato sauce options.
Tomato sauce showdown: From basic to bougie, here’s how they stack up
From classic Wattie’s to pickle-flavoured twists, we break down your tomato sauce options.
Is a glass of lemon water the best way to start the day?
This citrus fruit has a whole host of health benefits that go beyond just vitamin C.
What was in the Kiwi pie that went viral?
It's clear what it looks like, but do first impressions ring true?
Sushi, burrito or beef burger? This recipe merges all three
Inspired by chef Peter Yen's 'sushiritto', this recipe adds burger elements to the mix.
Vegetarian hawker rolls with eggplant and tamarind almonds
Packed with sweet and savoury flavours, this is a brilliant option for a meat-free meal.
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?