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Niki Bezzant: No need to ditch the dairy
Scientists have looked at the issue of dairy and inflammation and have recently published a systematic review of the issue, writes Niki Bezzant.

What to prepare for a midweek dinner party
Planning ahead makes midweek dinner parties a piece of cake.

Restaurant review: Laneway/The Local, Remuera
A newcomer to Remuera brings a soupcon of grunge with it to liven up the locals.

Warning for fake AB products
Rugby World Cup fever is creeping into stores and supermarkets as a number of All Blacks-related products are rolled out.

Food prices fall on dairy drop
NZ food prices declined in August, as weaker prices for cheese, butter and fresh milk drove down the price of groceries.

Top spots for meateaters
Vegetarians look away - today we're talking about the most mouth-watering meat lovers' restaurants in Auckland.

Top chefs cook for kids' charity
Two top chefs cooked their way into people's hearts - and wallets - to help disadvantaged kids at a fundraising dinner last night.

Fired forklifter darling of pizza crowd
Fired Italian forklift driver Luca Cicioni is back earning dough - and the rookie waiter is a hit with Auckland diners.

Restaurant review: El Humero
The mere mention of South American food evokes thoughts of grilled beef. El Humero on the North Shore serves plenty of that and a side of family friendliness.

Feijoas help make NZ foodie hotspot
Our juicy feijoas and tasty bluff oysters have earned New Zealand the title of the next go-to foodie destination in a prominent US-based foodie magazine.

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.

Restaurant review: Black Cottage Cafe
Traditional menu matched by traditional virtues make for an excellent evening.

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.

Auckland's top 5 sammies
A good sandwich should have your mouth watering at its mention. Here are five of the best we've tried around Auckland.