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Wendyl Wants to Know: Still saucy but better for you
Good old Kiwi favourite drops a lot of sugar and salt without compromising flavour.
Bar review: OKO Dessert Kitchen
The perfect spot for an after-dinner treat or wines pre-show at The Civic or Town Hall.
Coconut-oil fans shrug off criticism
Health Ministry advises striking coconut-oil from recipes for good of our arteries.
116 things that can give you cancer
It's not just bacon and sausages as this extensive list shows.
Bacon innovation down, but certainly not out
For bacon lovers everywhere, the decision by the World Health Organisation to classify bacon as a carcinogen has to come as deeply concerning.
'Super tomatoes' designed to fight cancer
Is it time to switch bacon for tomatoes? Scientists have designed disease-fighting tomatoes packed with a 'miracle ingredient' found in red wine.
Meat lovers urged to restrict intake
Kiwis are being urged to take a hard look at how much meat they eat - but not to cut it out completely - after a new report on its health risks.
Should we all become vegetarians?
Here's what experts have to say about the warning that processed meat is up there with smoking for causing cancer.
Avoid bacon and sausages... they're as bad as cigarettes
Britons should try to avoid bacon, sausages and other cured meats altogether as they are as big a cancer threat as cigarettes, experts have warned.
The Italian way (+recipes)
Family comes first when it comes to eating. And no matter whether it's Maketu or Amalfi, simple is best.
Myth of microwave debunked
Food myths are everywhere. Niki Bezzant investigates if some of those claims are true.
Paul Little: Profits ahead of people
Remember the halcyon days of the nanny state - universal free health care and education, a fair go for all, semi-decent public broadcasting?
Is there life after MasterChef?
Is there life after MasterChef? Well there certainly has been for best-selling cookbook author Chelsea Winter, discovers Greg Dixon.
Brunch review: Demolition Deli
This is a sweet, small deli that offers good coffee, breads, smoothies, and a selection of savoury and sweet treats
Keep an eye on supermarket creep
Kiwis are guilty of putting too many extras and treats into their trolleys, writes Diana Clement. One tip: nothing in the drinks aisle is an essential.
Beware of calories in sports drink
Sports drinks have enjoyed a huge surge in popularity in recent years. You rarely see anyone exercising without one in their hand, writes Wendyl.
Beware the almond milk effect
Almond milk is "the" milk to have these days. But with great milk, come great consequences.
Bar review: Little Easy
A few people hid away inside, chowing down on hearty burgers, and the rest happily sipped brews while they lapped up the sun on Ponsonby Rd.
Red wine ingredient's benefits
Health benefits from resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, are similar to those we get from working out.
Domino's creates its own delivery car
Domino's Pizza Inc., facing stiff competition and more demanding customers, is working with General Motors to build its own fleet of custom delivery cars.
Pens down, food's up
School books and pencils were replaced with mixing bowls and wooden spoons as youngsters took part in this year's International World Chefs Day.
Coca-Cola NZ: 'No single fix for obesity'
Coca-Cola Amatil NZ, the local unit of the world's biggest beverage company, has praised Health Minister Jonathan Coleman's plans to combat childhood obesity.
Meat: How much should you eat?
Does eating red meat fast track you to cancer, heart disease, obesity and an early death?