OpinionSue Kedgley: Kiwis in the dark about irradiated fruit and vegetables"Irradiated food is anything but fresh," writes Sue Kedgley. So why is the govt bending over backwards to bring more of it in, and remove labels that identify it?26 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessLion signs up coconut waterLion Breweries is expanding its product offering, after the completion of a deal to sell Vita Coco coconut water alongside its main product range.23 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleRevealed: What's in those fries"Potatoes, thank goodness! That's a good start," former Mythbusters host Grant Imahara says as he goes on to reveal the 13 other ingredients contained in the US version of the McDonald's fry.23 Jan 03:38 AM
LifestyleBrain food for better ruminationWhen Indians need something to stimulate and boost their minds, they eat brains.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Magic soup' hangover cure?Koreans love their alcoholic beverages. The day after a wild night, Korean drinkers will turn to haejangguk, literally translated as "soup to chase a hangover".19 Jan 08:10 PM
LifestyleCharacter pubs: Grande dame reigns over RaglanIt's hard not to relax and think "a beer, right now, would be nice" as you drive down Bow St in Raglan and catch a glimpse of the majestic Harbour View Hotel.19 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDTaxCharges to winegrowers 'unjustifiable'The ministry is reviewing how it recovers the costs of its biosecurity and food safety systems across the country's primary industries, after under-recovering for several years.19 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleYoung Auckland chefs make global competition finalsThree young Auckland chefs have been named finalists in an international competition.19 Jan 05:30 AM
LifestyleKiwi ingenuity gets best out of foodThe goodness in supermarket staples such as milk, yoghurt, cheese and cereal could soon be supercharged thanks to Kiwi-developed technology.15 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleFree food for the beautifulA Korean eatery in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou says the 50 most handsome people to arrive at its gates each day will be spared paying their bills.14 Jan 02:25 AM
LifestyleCreme Egg changes affect NZIf you think your Cadbury Creme Egg tastes a little different this year that might be because the chocolate shell recipe has changed.13 Jan 12:30 AM
LifestyleEggs-treme anger at changes"It's no longer Dairy Milk. It's similar, but not exactly Dairy Milk."12 Jan 08:05 PM
Lifestyle5 things to know about coffeeA recent study got us thinking: What other crazy things do we know about coffee thanks to science? Answer: a lot12 Jan 01:45 AM
WorldGandhi beer insults IndiaDescendants of Mahatma Gandhi have criticised an American brewery that put the image of India's teetotal independence campaigner on tins of beer.06 Jan 12:00 AM
LifestyleNZ classic introduced to USA staple of the urban Kiwi diet is to be unleashed on the US: Starbucks will next week introduce the mighty flat white to Americans.03 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleGeckos and glass: the unexpected additivesConsumers have been stopped in their tracks after discovering nasty surprises such as sticking plasters, metal and pieces of glass in their food.02 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandThe 'must-see' night marketsTurning carparks into eateries where diners sit on plastic stools and share their table with random strangers may not sound like a recipe for success.30 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDelaney MesFood trend predictions 2015It's been a big year - whole foods are huge, raw is popular, and coconut is everywhere. Here's a few predictions for the year ahead.23 Dec 07:00 PM
BusinessSilver fern to seek $100mDunedin-based Silver Fern Farms will be looking to raise around $100 million in new equity next year to repay debt, upgrade plant, and to accelerate its "value added" product strategy.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat was 2014's biggest PR challenge?Food poisoning, rates issues, flooding and Dirty Politics have been listed as some of the biggest PR challenges of the past year.23 Dec 03:16 AM
LifestyleCelebrity recipes: Jodi BrownThe Herald has asked high-profile Kiwis for recipes to inspire you this festive season.22 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleTop 10 food stories from 2014Everything from Nutella and McDonald's to Filipino delicacies, here are our top 10 food stories from 2014.21 Dec 08:00 PM
LifestyleWhere to eat out on Xmas DayIf you've decided you'd really like to relax this year and let someone else do the cooking and cleaning, here are some great options for Christmas Day in Auckland.16 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleFears for the future of sushiJiro Ono fears for the future of his country's traditional food15 Dec 08:55 PM
New ZealandHospital food workers walk off the jobUnionised food workers have gone on strike today at Auckland City Hospital in protest against a contracting-out decision they say will cost jobs and be bad for patients.15 Dec 02:13 AM
LifestyleQuest for the best milkshakeShe counts Lorde as a client and has done her part to make the quintessential Kiwi summer drink fashionable again.13 Dec 10:10 PM
LifestyleWine: Perfect summer trioOne white, one red and one in-between wine from three producers who have managed to capture the flavours of summer perfectly.13 Dec 03:00 AM
LifestyleBiggest food trends of 2014Burgers, coffee, meat and butter - Delaney Mes takes a look back at the biggest food trends of 2014.11 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandRaw milk death prompts warningAuthorities in New Zealand have issued a warning about unpasteurised milk after the death of an Australian child.11 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessBotulism report: Fonterra lacked planNeither Fonterra nor the Ministry for Primary Industries emerged unscathed in the final report on the botulism scare that rocked the New Zealand dairy industry last year.09 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessFonterra slammed in botulism probeFonterra's workplace culture showed an entrenched 'silo' mentality that robbed it of vital cohesion, a govt report into a botched botulism scare has found.08 Dec 09:50 PM
Small BusinessZambrero: Buy food in Akl, feed kids in NicaraguaSome people seem to defy the laws of nature. These people achieve so much in so little time it appears preternatural.06 Dec 10:40 PM