Manuka Honey producers are seeking to trademark the name is no surprise given that the manuka brand has been a victim of its own success over the years.

Millions of older parents lapse into an unhealthy lifestyle after their children leave home - because they don't have to set an example any more.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, so they say. But what about when life gives you 100ha fires? ''Fire pies,'' rural firefighter Will McBeth said. After a hard morning turning over a scorched hillside near Dunback with shovels and a digger, the firefighters of the Glenorchy Volunteer Rural Fire Force tucked into a pastry-lined lunch cooked in the hot earth. Source: ODT

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, so they say. But what about when life gives you 100ha fires?

Late-night Maccas runs and kebab stops prove too tempting for some, claims survey.

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Sid Sahrawat's modern Indian restaurant, Cassia, in Auckland's Fort Lane, draws on his cultural heritage growing up in India, as well as his flair for flavour and passion for New Zealand products.

Portion creep is partly driven by marketing: we perceive a larger serve to be better value.

As recently as the 1970s, Beirut was where Europe and Asia met and danced in the streets. The great writer James Morris wrote in the

Make your meals match the light, fresh spring air.

The second season of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand debuts tomorrow night. Living talked to two Group One teams.

Don't leave them just for dessert time. With their luscious, saucy, high-impact flavours and lighter levels of alcohol, sweet wines can be embraced any time of day.

Fresh blue cod, not often seen in Auckland, is the star at a new Federal St venue.

These instant noodles at least beat others on the health front.

Scientists have developed a natural dip that can extend the life of the banana by up to two days - doubling their shelf life.

Bluebells has become famous after opening its first sweet cakery in Hillsborough three years ago. This sister store is roomier and offers a wider variety of sweet and savoury treats.

Researchers have found you can eat the same calories as someone did 35 years ago and get the same level of exercise, but you will still weigh more.

The perfect spot to catch the rugby on one those big screens.

Videos of tiny food tutorials, often featuring tiny animals, are taking over YouTube. Here we've handpicked five of our favourites for your Thursday afternoon.

An East Auckland cafe owner is so confident the All Blacks will win the Rugby World Cup that he's willing to bet your breakfast on it.

As McDonalds announces it's all day breakfast, we take a look at the long, surprising history of the egg sandwich that started it all.

Quaffing water before eating or chowing high-protein breakfast food are among latest scientific recipes for losing weight.

A chocolate fan has suggested a new Whittaker's combo that is gathering support on Facebook.

Nescafé has changed its recipe but it isn't winning over coffee fans.

Heading into asparagus season, we consider the theories put forward explaining why some people notice a smell in their urine after eating asparagus.

Do you find coriander disgusting or honey too sweet? Your genes may be to blame.

A generation ago, Chinese food meant fried rice and chop suey seasoned with MSG. Now, dinersare spoiled for choice, finds Living's restaurant reviewer, Peter Calder.