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Kiwis among biggest icecream lovers
Here's a big scoop for you: Kiwis love their icecream. Turns out we eat 23 litres of the cold, sweet stuff per person each year.
Life after giving up the drink
About 10 per cent of New Zealanders are addicted to alcohol. Hilary Stichbury finds out what life's like for those who give up.
Oldest woman reveals secret to long life
At 117, the world's oldest woman credits one food in particular with the secret to her longevity.
Three pinot noirs you need to try this weekend
They say it's really hard to describe great pinot noir. I've given these three a fairly decent crack though ...
Fresh directions for chef Rick Stein
Celebrity chef Rick Stein has been on a food-finding tour of European cities, so we don't have to.
The Grove's Ben Bayly makes lunch in 10 mins
Each week Greg Bruce challenges a chef to make him lunch in less than 10 minutes.
Restaurant review: Abstract expressionism in Mt Eden eatery
Food and its presentation takes on an artistic hue in Dominion Rd.
How green are your greens?
Vegetarians have often argued that their diet is more environmentally friendly, but a carbon footprint study reveals how friendly our food really is.
Brunch review: No crying over Spilt Milk
In spite of its arcade location, a new Pt Chev cafe ticks the boxes.
Make My Lunch: Ben Bayly - warm salad with sweetbread and veges
Ben Bayly of The Grove makes a warm salad with sweetbread and veges.
The beer that won't give you a hangover
This miracle beer, which gets people drunk but does not leave them paying the price afterwards, is a closely guarded secret, however some of the ingredients have been made public.
Steve Braunias: Finding love at a buffet lunch
The man who ate Lincoln Rd listens to love songs and love stories at Valentines.
How 'foodstagramming' has changed the way we eat
New research reveals more of us take pictures of our food before we eat.
Kiwi mum-of-eight's heartwarming charity efforts
Despite feeding her family on a tight budget, this Porirua mum is changing lives with her food parcel initiative.
Lyttelton: Seasonal surprises
The tiny dishes of this Lyttelton eatery grew on locals, says Jesse Mulligan.
Nutella: 'we're not a dessert anymore'
Nutella is petitioning the FDA to raise it's serving size to one tablespoon, arguing they are a spread and not just a dessert.
Revealed: How to eat yourself thin
You've heard it before and you'll hear it again: breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and eating it could help battle the bulge and manage it long-term.
Review: O'Connell Street Bistro missing its mojo
Landmark bistro is missing a key ingredient.
Three delicious fritter recipes
Pancakes and fritters are a versatile option for all situations from canapes to main courses and desserts.
Why wraps aren't as healthy as you think
Got a wrap for lunch? Here's why you may have actually been better off with a sandwich.
Food needs the feel-good factor
The researchers found we're also influenced by descriptive language - something skilful menu writers have long known.
Around the world with Manu Feildel
After leaving the less-than-sunny shores of the UK I was hit with the heat of Dubai.
Is this New Zealand's oldest pub?
Ned Bartlett and Jono Corfe travelled the length and breadth of the country to test out the wares at almost 50 of NZ's bastions of community.
Three weekend wines to love
So you thought Hawke's Bay and Waiheke had this varietal all sewn up? Here's a trio from less well-known zones...
Restaurant review: Kindred spirits
It's service with a smile here - unless you help yourself to the wine.
Low prices boosts Countdown sales
Sales at Countdown supermarkets rose 1.9 per cent in the first quarter of the 2017 financial year.
Pip Wylie makes lunch in 10 minutes
Each week Greg Bruce challenges a chef to make him lunch in less than 10 minutes.