A caffeine overload brought on by drinking up to 10 litres of Coca-Cola a day was a contributing factor in a woman's death, a coroner has ruled.

Coca-Cola says there is not enough evidence to link the death of an Invercargill woman with her excessive Coke drinking, despite a coroner's report that found otherwise.

It is "highly unlikely" horse-flesh has been introduced into beef products illegally in New Zealand, the meat industry said yesterday as a contamination scandal widened in the UK.

"I'm getting pretty sick of Oz wine people bagging Kiwi sauvignon blanc. You don't hear people over here dissing Oz shiraz."

Sauvignon blanc put New Zealand wine on the world stage and, despite grumbles from Australian winemakers, there by and large is where it deserves to stay, say New Zealand experts.

Just like losing the Bledisloe Cup 10 years in a row, Australia has been letting you Kiwis win for too long in the wine stakes, and I think it's time for more of a fair go.

Frozen lasagnes sold by British supermarkets contained up to 100 per cent horse meat and are being tested for a banned equine drug, food officials have revealed.

Restaurants are still divided over charging extra to cover costs, 10 years after a law which made them pay staff more on public holidays.

There are some things you just have to eat, no matter how bad they are for you. For me, bacon sandwiches are squarely in that category.

In the gastro bar world, we are talking about tapas and sharing plates drawn from international cuisine. That's Libertine.

The days of quality cheap New Zealand wine are numbered as a nationwide fall in production has put an end to a surplus that has delighted price-conscious consumers.

What's your attitude towards shark fin soup? Were you aware how its key ingredient is often sourced?

Wanting to see how NZ subs stacked up, Herald reporters bought and measured seven foot-long sandwiches from Subway stores around the country.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is the New Zealand celebrity Kiwis would most want to sit down to lunch with, a survey has found.

An all-Australian burger has been launched – but the move has left traditional patriots fuming.

Subway's signature foot-long sandwiches are a bit shorter than their name implies - even in New Zealand.

Isn't there something ungracious about a well paid manager from an international corporation living here for several years then bad-mouthing us on his way out?

Food watchdogs in Britain have launched an urgent inquiry into beef produce after a number of products were found to contain horse meat.

Increasingly consumers don’t connect their food and where it comes from.

Jamie Oliver has just signed a five-year deal with Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

When it comes to preparing meat for barbecue no one does it better than the Koreans, believes chef Yeon Yi Go.

Despite the Marmite drought, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has reported a lift in annual sales for its New Zealand-based businesses, which include Sanitarium.