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Recipes: Two classic sweet treats
Well-known restaurateur, caterer and food writer Prue Leith shares one of her favourite recipes, Normandy tart. She says: "It's so
Three bottles of pinot gris for the weekend
Twenty years ago pinot gris wasn't even a thing. Today it's a national obsession. These three lean on the dry side of the fence...
Reviewed: Grey Lynn's Vodka Room
An Eastern European newcomer is gastronomically (and politically) on trend.
Four weight loss excuses to stop making
The truth is, most excuses don't really cut it, and shouldn't have the power to stop you from reaching your goals.
Niki Bezzant: Berries or bananas? It's all good
Fruit contains beneficial vitamins, antioxidants and fibre that we don't usually get from other sweet foods.
Six months worth of 10-minute lunches
For the past six months Greg Bruce has been challenging a chef to make him lunch in less than 10 minutes. He sums up the experience.
Why giving up alcohol doesn't solve all your problems
Helen Kirwan-Taylor discovers giving up alcohol does not necessarily solve your problems.
Reviewed: 'Diet' noodles the perfect light dish
COMMENT: 'Diet' noodles easy to prepare for quick, light lunch or dinner.
Why it's better to be a morning person
People who consider themselves early risers are more likely to have a healthy diet.
Salad recall after listeria discovery
A popular salad brand has been withdrawn from supermarkets and fast-food outlets.
Pregnant: Should you really avoid fruit and veg?
Pregnant women should avoid eating leafy greens and fruit because of pesticides which could harm their baby's brain, a US expert has warned.
Mediterranean diet cuts breast cancer risk - study
Eating this diet can help reduce risk of one of worst types of breast cancer by 40 per cent.
How family saved $22k over four years
A Kiwi family who were facing bankruptcy revealed how simple lifestyle changes have seen their debt halve.
Why you shouldn't throw away your leftovers
Make the most of your leftovers by transforming wilted greens into a delicious breakfast dish and using banana peels in a fruity curry.
Woman caught putting hair in food before complaint
A Brisbane woman who wasn't happy with her meal was caught adding her own hair to her almost finished meal before refusing to pay the bill.
Former cop serves delicious Malay menu
Former Taihape police officer Saifudi Abu's new restaurant, Straits Kitchen, has hit all the right food buttons. Tourists travelling
Chef sparks outrage over pasta recipe
British celebrity chef Mary Berry's recipes are usually trusted implicitly by her fans. But her latest pasta has caused outrage.
The truth about Coke vs Coke Zero
This experiment will silence Coke Zero skeptics once and for all.
From grower to table
Farmers' markets have become very much a part of the weekly shopping routine. They allow us to shop locally for seasonal produce and
Five foods to eat for a flat stomach
A nutritionist reveals the foods that will actually help you lose stomach fat.
Three 2015 wines to try this weekend
Yes it's 2017, yet in wine land the big guns from 2015 are only just being revealed. These three are at the top of the tree...
Restaurant review: MasterChef runner up misses mark
New restaurant's menu offers a lesson in Filipino.
How to make a Burger Burger burger in 10 minutes
Each week Greg Bruce challenges a chef to make him lunch in less than 10 minutes.
Review: Delicious promise at Frasers
Aesthetic changes and menu tweaks abound, but the baking is still fine.
McDonald's to roll out meal delivery
If the people won't go to McDonald's, then the Big Macs must go to them. At least that's the plan in the US.