An over-supply of high-energy, high-calorie foods in many countries has been today shown by New Zealand researchers as a likely driver of rising global obesity.

The kind of food Facebook is advertising to teenagers is the subject of a study being done at the University of Auckland.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Aucklanders partial to a pint are likely to pay more for their beer than those in Liverpool, Amsterdam or Los Angeles.

Some of the country's best bartenders showcased their "mixologist" skills in Auckland last night.

There was a crunch, not much flavour and then a distinct plastic aftertaste to these potato sticks, writes Wendyl Nissen.

If your circle of friends includes any Americans, there may well be some 4th of July celebrations happening this weekend.

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.

It's all about the meat at latest Ponsonby eatery.

Carrot, not stick, works best for healthy eating. Sometimes the results of scientific research can seem like the bleeding obvious, Niki Bezzant writes.

On July 16, pie-makers will be hold their breaths and cross their fingers while pie experts bite their way through thousands of entries in the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards dinner.

Former MasterChef judge Simon Gault is being replaced with top chef and MKR judge, Gareth Stewart.

Assemblage, tirage, remuage, disgorge and dosage — all fundamental steps in the formulation of our favourite fizz ...

Miley Cyrus’ new vegan lifestyle has won her the title of Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2015 from officials at PETA.

Join the pack for a good, sound feed.

Blackstone Group's Burger King chain in New Zealand continues to lose money as sales growth is swallowed up by finance costs and other expenses.

Last week this Kiwi model-turned-competitive eater downed five foot-long Subway sandwiches in just over 9 minutes - what's next?

No matter how you feel about Pascall's Licorice Allsorts, nothing will save them now that they've been given the chop.

Many people who buy organic or Fairtrade food insist the contents of their shopping basket taste better than factory-farmed meat or chemically-treated fruit and veg.

The food was well portioned and beautifully presented.

The drinks menu boasts more than 100 craft beers and several wine and cocktail options.

The "B Team" get some practice in before the NZ Gourmet BBQ Champs to be held at MT Maunganui this Saturday.

The Auckland chef explains why he is leaving the Nourish Group which owns nine restaurants including the Jervois Steak House and Euro.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

No, I'm not starving myself for 30 days, and sorry, but even if you keep quiet I'm still not going to eat one of your crisps.

Burger King Japan are releasing a limited edition burger which will have fast food fans seeing red.

Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online. Follow the hyperlinks in Jo Elwin's editor's letter and lose yourself in bite.co.nz.

Hoover them, twirl them, the result is excellent.

Being on the road is great, but it’s also a joy to come home and whip up some of these home-grown favourites again, write MasterChef winners Kasey and Karena Bird.