New ZealandMichele Hewitson interview: Lauraine JacobsLauraine Jacobs, the reigning queen of the foodie scene, is hosting a Writers Festival lunch, on May 18, with Josh Emett. It has sold out, so the plug is not needed, but she'll give the festival one anyway.10 May 03:18 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: A snack food without helpings on guiltI was alerted to these by my daughter, who had them at a friend's house and said they were "yum". I've got nothing against teenage girls snacking on chicken - protein is good.10 May 01:59 AM
WorldJamie Oliver's butchery closedJamie Oliver's exclusive butcher's shop had to temporarily close after inspectors found serious hygiene problems including mouse droppings, mould on carcasses and out-of-date wagyu beef.09 May 05:00 PM
CommoditiesNestle coffee challenge grows after mergerFor Nestle, life at the top of the $81 billion coffee market just got more difficult.09 May 02:13 AM
BusinessCadbury melts over trademarkA decision from the High Court at Wellington last month found in favour of Whittaker's, dismissing a bid by Cadbury to stop it from registering the trademark "Berry Forest".08 May 05:00 PM
BusinessZ aims to freeze out rivalsZ Energy is forecasting a boost in earnings this year and is set to roll out its latest weapon in the cut-throat battle of the forecourt - frozen yoghurt.08 May 05:00 PM
RetailBehind Starbucks' secret menuStarbucks is offering a 'secret menu' to social media users.06 May 03:11 AM
Lifestyle12 Questions: Sid SahrawatSid Sahrawat was named best chef in last week's restaurant of the year awards for his work in Sidart, which won the best fine dining category.05 May 05:00 PM
WorldAstronauts set to grow salads in spaceMost people associate Nasa with rocket science but now the American space agency has turned its attention to rocket salad.05 May 01:05 AM
EntertainmentSeafood sisters reel in MasterChef titleSeafood-loving sisters Kasey and Karena Bird last night celebrated their MasterChef victory with family and friends at a marae.04 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleMaking choc, coffee magicRich coffee aromas wafted through the air and some of the world's top chocolate was made available at this year's Chocolate and Coffee Show.04 May 05:00 PM
BusinessMonteith's brews export successMonteith's craft beers and ciders are making a splash overseas with a 14 per cent increase in export sales predicted for the 2014 year, says owner DB Breweries.02 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWomen battle to make cut as top chefsWomen in the industry say the glass ceiling of the kitchen boys' club was broken through in the 90s, but Brendan Manning explores why high-profile female chefs are still noticeably absent.02 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleNew Auckland restaurant takes top prizeIn just six months, Japanese eatery Masu by Nic Watt has outshone local competitors to be served the supreme award in the 2014 Restaurant of the Year Awards.29 Apr 01:20 AM
CompaniesGoodman bid tip of merger icebergSingapore's Wilmar International and Hong Kong's First Pacific have launched a A$1.27 billion ($1.38 billion) joint takeover bid for Australasian food group Goodman Fielder.28 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleCold food becoming a hot trendRestaurateurs have been quietly watching what you eat, collating a new report on the hottest trends in dining out. Here's a sneak preview, courtesy of Joanna Mathers.26 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleNo dinner date? This is your restaurantA new restaurant in Amsterdam is catering for solo dinners only - no families, couples or annoying gangs of laughing friends.24 Apr 10:07 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: What's all the froth over coffee?I don't drink coffee, I don't like coffee and I don't understand the fascination with this bitter concoction, writes Shelley Bridgeman.23 Apr 11:10 PM
BusinessBurger prices and the minimum wageEconomists love hamburgers - specifically fast-food burgers, because the sandwich makes a handy yardstick for international financial comparisons.23 Apr 04:30 AM
BDBDBusinessGeorgie Pie helps lift sales at McDonald'sMcDonald's New Zealand had a 5.8 percent gain in sales in 2013, the year it relaunched the Georgie Pie brand after a decade-long hiatus.23 Apr 12:53 AM
AirlinesCathay cooks 31.7m mealsCathay Pacific's catering operations at Chep Lap Kok in Hong Kong last year produced 31.7 million meals for 41 international airlines.22 Apr 04:15 PM
EconomyScrap over $109k food billThe parent company of a firm that sold controversial currency trading software racked up a $109,000 debt for food and drink at a flash Auckland restaurant.22 Apr 04:15 PM
CompaniesKiwi cafe firm targets AmericaCooks Global Foods, the New Zealand franchisor of the Esquires cafe chain in markets outside Australasia, is poised for North American expansion.22 Apr 04:15 PM
BusinessA little sprinkle ... and cheersAmerican drinkers will soon be able to sprinkle their favourite beverage rather than pouring it - as powdered alcohol drinks have been given official approval.21 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleEaster treat all about the tasteIf you want top quality hot cross buns at a good price, you may be best to make them yourself.19 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Healthier snack bars cost a healthy priceI do love it when I'm shopping for something to include in this column and a reader offers to help me out.11 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessWorld banana supply at riskA disease damaging banana crops in Southeast Asia has spread to the Middle East and Africa, posing risks to world supply and trade totalling $8.9b.10 Apr 04:06 AM
