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Actor 'miserable' on Ant-Man diet
Paul Rudd was miserable to be around for a year as he embarked on a bland diet to get in shape to portray Marvel superhero Ant-Man.
Twinkies back from the dead and worth billions
The baker of the quintessential American treat has been turning down $2 billion offers from a pack of hopeful buyers.
Restaurant bans kids after tantrums
The under-7s ban is backed by a top NZ restauranteur who says other diners must be considered as well as the tone the restaurant is trying to set.
Top 5 pizza places
Invented in Naples, the pizza has become one of the world’s favourite fast foods. But for every good pizza there are many dozens of bad ones. Living’s restaurant reviewer, Peter Calder, checks out his top pizza picks in town.
Restaurant review: Chikos
In a not-so-trendy part of town is an eatery offering exciting modern European cuisine with flavours from Bangkok to Texas.
Is this the world's most dangerous drink?
Devotees say raw milk is the ultimate health food. So why do scientists think it’s so toxic?
Eight best non-drinker's bars
Embarking on Dry July or just want to lay off the liquor - here are our favourite bars for alcohol-free beverages.
Honey price blamed on manuka 'gold rush'
The New Zealand average retail price of a 500g jar of honey has risen to about $10 - when it should be around $6 under normal market conditions.
NZ's first non-alcoholic bar
Auckland revellers intent on staying out until 6am will have a new nightclub to go to this weekend - but the catch is, it doesn't serve alcohol.
Where's Auckland's most expensive beer?
From dirt cheap to almost cracking double digits, the price of a bottle of beer in Auckland varies wildly.
World's most expensive beer
Aucklanders partial to a pint are likely to pay more for their beer than those in Liverpool, Amsterdam or Los Angeles.
Entrée may ruin your meal
A delicious starter may seem like the perfect way to begin a memorable restaurant meal. But be careful not to order one that is too good - it is likely to spoil your enjoyment of the main course, new research suggests.
Restaurant review: Miss Moonshine's, Ponsonby
It's all about the meat at latest Ponsonby eatery.
Five of the best: American-inspired feeds
Our five favourite haunts around Auckland with a star spangled banner vibe.
Gareth Stewart new top chef
Former MasterChef judge Simon Gault is being replaced with top chef and MKR judge, Gareth Stewart.
Miley named Sexiest Vegetarian
Miley Cyrus’ new vegan lifestyle has won her the title of Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2015 from officials at PETA.
Burger King NZ reports $7.5m loss
The Burger King chain in NZ continues to lose money as sales growth is swallowed up by finance costs and other expenses.
Independent Liquor's loss grows
Independent Liquor (NZ) wrote off its remaining goodwill, partly offsetting gains from a multi-million-dollar settlement with the former private equity owners.
Why Simon Gault quit
The Auckland chef explains why he is leaving the Nourish Group which owns nine restaurants including the Jervois Steak House and Euro.
Police in baby formula probe
Police investigating the 1080 baby formula threat spent hours on the West Coast yesterday.
Our top 5 noodle soups
From ramen to pho, with wontons and pork, we’ve narrowed it down to five of our favourite places to get stuck in to a great noodle soup.
Restaurant review: Verona Cafe, Auckland CBD
K Rd classic feeds diners’ souls with great music and a promise of organic satisfaction to come.
Wendyl wants to know: Any flavour you like as long as it's lemon
Artificial colours make this cereal look like a rainbow but there’s only one taste.
Stanley Tucci releases second cookbook
Actor Stanley Tucci has created his second cookbook. He tells Tim Adams that food is a great way of expressing love.
Mice in Maccas 'no risk to food safety'
Auckland Council has found there was no risk to food safety at a South Auckland McDonald’s despite the mice seen running in its outdoor playground.
Investigation into infestation
Customers at McDonald's in Auckland caught on camera at least five mice running around the playground.