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Why wine bottles have a dent in the bottom
Ever wondered why wine bottles have a concave bottom? It has nothing to do with taste.

Restaurant review: Gypsy Caravan
The surroundings are enchanting and there's poetry on the plates.

Takeout stakeout: Ubud Bali Restaurant
Ubud Bali offers traditional Balinese staples - and Chinese Food.

Science behind the perfect fried chicken
Revealed: The exact components that make perfect fried chicken.

Why running off ice-cream doesn't work
Many people don't realise how much harder it is to burn calories than consume them.

UberEATS now available on North Shore
Delivery app now extends to Devonport, Takapuna, Northcote, Glenfield and Birkenhead.

Why you should become a part time vegan
Harvard study reveals why veganism alone may not help you and could hurt you.

Worry for workers: Energy drink 'addicts' consume 3 litres a day
Does an employer have the right to restrict how many energy drinks their staff consume?

Big breaky, lunch or dinner key to weight loss?
A large study hails this eating strategy as the real answer to losing weight.

Why alcohol makes you turn red
Reason some people turn bright red when drinking alcohol finally explained.

30 recipes you should master by age 30
From bung-it-in-the-oven baked fish to winning lasagnes, how good's your cooking game?

McDelivery: McDonald's teams up with UberEats
The fast food restaurant has teamed up with UberEats for delivery.

Vogel's latest ad pulls Kiwi heartstrings
The ad has been described as "truly beautiful" and a tear-jerker.

The strangest supermarket encounters ever
These images showcase the shoppers so out-there, they had to be documented.

Friends save wedding with supermarket mudcakes
When Jade Neil's wedding cake didn't turn up, friends created a clever alternative.

Lectins: The new diet fad you need to ignore
On the look out for a new diet? Nutritionist Susie Burrell wants you to avoid this one.

Nosh chain in receivership
Grocery chain Nosh is in receivership although independent stores remain open.

Delaney Mes' slow cooker recipes
When cooking for a crowd, my mantra is "simple and impressive".

'If you eat meat, you're a hypocrite'
COMMENT: We're hypocrites when it comes to China's dog killing festival.

Niki Bezzant: Ice-cream is music to my ears
COMMENT: Food is a sensual pleasure. And it's not limited to just the sense of taste.

Kiwi chef Al Brown on the year that made him
Chef Al Brown tells Paul Little about a year that was especially significant in his life.

The world's booziest countries revealed
Where New Zealand placed on the list may surprise you.