Most of us have done it. Gone to the Asian store and bought galangal, lemongrass, shrimp paste and the rest and spent most of our day off making a curry.

Why is it that by the time millions of us are adults, we are subsisting on diets full of saturated fats and processed sugars?

In a rare glimpse into the world of fried chicken, KFC has shared the steps it takes to make its famous fast food.

A London chef is on a mission to enhance the reputation of the humble kebab - beloved by many after a big night out.

Chocolate companies are set for a "white-knuckle ride" as Easter egg sales are counted after the hunt for consumers during the biggest weekend of the year.

Robots will replace baristas in cafes as part of a coming wave of job losses in service industries that will occur "at an unprecedented rate", a conference has been told.

Choosing a spot to eat in Auckland just got a whole lot easier, as the city's top 50 restaurants have been revealed.

Domino's pizza New Zealand is working with the government to enable the use of a driverless unit to deliver pizzas.

Food prices fell for the sixth time in seven months, led by cheap summer fruit and vegetables.

Neither of us wants to see a rat foot or blowfly eggs in our food. We may not see eye to eye on the issues of brains and innards in our food, but I'll take the wins where I can, writes Lynley Tulloch.

New Zealand's largest brewer posted a 21 per cent decline in full-year earnings.

The record $700 million apple crop is looking good for size, quality and flavour thanks to the fine weather.

International chain PappaRich opens first outlet in Auckland with more planned around New Zealand.

Greg Bruce spends a day in the kitchen with Sid Sahrawat and discovers a chef with a penchant for silence - and a problem with carrots.

Creating a competitive environment in the workplace doesn't sound like a recipe for success, but, in the case of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, it's a formula worth repeating, discovers Danielle Wright

New Zealand farm venison prices have hit a four-year high, reflecting demand in overseas markets and favourable currency movements.

Late start to the season means apple growers will face a race against time to have fruit picked, raising concerns about the availability of labour.

There's a lot of change happening in the fast food industry, here are some of the major trends you should know about.

British pubs, still reeling from cheap supermarket booze, face yet another competitor for their dwindling bar crowd: Starbucks.

Food prices rose 2 per cent in January, the biggest monthly increase in two and a half years.

Burger King is preparing to add hot dogs to the menu at its US restaurants.

Food is key to Chinese New Year, and families and restaurants will ring in the Year of the Monkey with special feasts.

They're on the bus, jumping the supermarket queue, how do you react?

Scientists say we are subconsciously drawn to unhealthy food because we see it as dangerous and attractive.

Elisabeth Easther heads south of Auckland for a day of shooting and feasting at Bracu.

Nearly everyone seems to have a barista who makes mornings more bearable. And we don't just like our baristas, we're impressed by them.