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The only hangover cure that works
A pint of water after a big night? Or a takeaway to soak up the booze? Scientists have now revealed the only certain cure for a hangover.
Subway a sandwich short as growth stalls
After years of explosive growth turned it into the world's largest restaurant chain by number of locations, Subway Restaurants is in retreat.
Kerre McIvor: When in Rome - blend in
I'm always surprised that people feel they have a right to walk into any bar or any club in town as if they own the place, writes Kerre McIvor.
Recipes: Create your own street food
Have all the fun of the fair creating your own street food.
Celia Wade-Brown: Three reasons Aucklanders should move to Wellington
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says more Aucklanders should pack up and move to the capital.
Is this natural product the cure for acne?
Our natural honey products could be used against the bane of teenagers everywhere - acne - in major findings which open up a market potentially worth tens of millions of dollars to New Zealand.
Michael Meredith's kitchen rules
Greg Dixon talks to Michael Meredith about helping feed hungry kids, what motivates him and why the end of his marriage almost saw him sell his award-winning restaurant.
The burger mash-up that almost was
When Burger King urged McDonald's to collaborate on a beautiful piece of junk food artistry, many fast food fans got their hopes up.
When is the worst time to eat?
Scientists are getting closer to understanding why people indulge after dark and to determining whether those nighttime calories wreak more havoc than ones consumed earlier in the day.
'I was talking about a few bad eggs'
Matthew Crawley was surprised his social media post exploded and just wants to have a discussion about how we can work together to make Ponsonby "a bit nicer".
8 kitchen classics and why we love them
Returning to traditional items that are simple yet integral is getting more and more popular. Emma Gleason lists eight classic items you should have in your kitchen.
Crackers v chips: What's best?
Kiwis who consider crackers to be a healthy snack may be shocked to hear some of their crunchy favourites are higher in salt and fat than certain potato chips.
The most controversial food ingredient?
Food campaigners are unhappy with plans by Food Standards Australia New Zealand to allow food producers to use more of a controversial sweetener.
Restaurant review: United Kitchen
This is a place providing quality food with a character of its own at a very competitive price, well presented with competent service in a pleasing venue.
Whittakers unwrapping China
Asian markets are developing a sweet tooth, creating export opportunities for Wellington chocolate maker Whittaker's.
Bar review: Peach Pit, Auckland CBD
The perfect spot for a feed and a few drinks before kicking along to other K Rd haunts.
Comment: Treat labels like fables
She saw the words "no sugar" and logically thought she was buying something that was not sweetened. Now she knows that that is not necessarily the case.
Cheese recalled due to listeria fears
WeightWatchers and Kaweka chicken meals have also been recalled due to the risk of possible chicken bone fragments.
Peter Calder: Legends cooking last shawarma
For much of the past 35 years, the world for Sjoerd and Marjan Rustenhoven has been a quarter-circle of kitchen floor in the Wellesley St West eatery that has become a city legend.
Alcohol from Vegemite?
Vegemite has been in the news of late for all the wrong reasons. The question of whether it's even possible to brew alcohol from the black spread has since been raised.
Human bones keep restaurant shut
A beachfront restaurant at Long Bay Regional Park is facing its third summer of closure as Auckland Council tries to manage concerns over ancient human bones.
Five cosy bars for a drink
It was meant to be nearing the end of the big chill, but the frosty months seem to have a second wind. Here are our favourite winter watering holes.