Matthew Crawley was surprised his social media post exploded and just wants to have a discussion about how we can work together to make Ponsonby "a bit nicer".

An Eden Park group had urged the minister to ban the palm-sized alcohol sachets, saying they're regularly found scattered around the stadium grounds after big games.

Returning to traditional items that are simple yet integral is getting more and more popular. Emma Gleason lists eight classic items you should have in your kitchen.

Little Havana's popularity belies its performance.

We don't like to talk about our bowels in polite society. It makes us squeamish or it makes us laugh; or both, Niki Bezzant writes.

A little bit of heat makes a flamin' good meal.

Nothing beats a freshly made cake to add a bit of home-cooked sweetness to your day.

A good sandwich should have your mouth watering at its mention. Here are five of the best we've tried around Auckland.

Looking for ways to inject some much-needed spice into your life this weekend? All you need are these three thrillers ...

This is a place providing quality food with a character of its own at a very competitive price, well presented with competent service in a pleasing venue.

Two conflicting ingredients labels on these doughnuts leaves a bad taste in Wendyl Nissen's mouth.

Nicky Park reviews Ceremony in Grafton for brunch.

There are few traditions more likely to put me off an event than a request to bring a plate, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

The perfect spot for a feed and a few drinks before kicking along to other K Rd haunts.

She saw the words "no sugar" and logically thought she was buying something that was not sweetened. Now she knows that that is not necessarily the case.

WeightWatchers and Kaweka chicken meals have also been recalled due to the risk of possible chicken bone fragments.

By slightly tweaking the way tomatoes are prepared for sale, scientists say, they can make them just a bit yummier.

She asked for a "wee blonde girl" but thanks to a text message error got a "blind" one instead.

Chicken producer Tegel is back on the block, with investment banks Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank having been appointed this week to sell the company.

The author of a controversial Paleo cookbook for baby and toddlers has defended a recipe which critics say has the potential to kill a child.

The waitress admits she would probably get fired if she provided friendly service. "You know what, grandpa? If I was nice to you I'd get canned," she says.

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.

Smarter than your average local but would it kill them to take bookings?

Artificial colours and flavours detract from the good vibes of this gluten and dairy-free slice, writes Wendyl Nissen.

It was meant to be nearing the end of the big chill, but the frosty months seem to have a second wind. Here are our favourite winter watering holes.

Jamie Oliver is one of the few big-name celebrity chefs who puts his money where his mouth is when helping people, writes Niki Bezzant.

Auckland Grammar School's first cookbook, A Taste of Grammar, is being launched at the school's main hall on Sunday afternoon.