Some Kiwis have been living on $2.25 of food and drink a day this week to experience Third World poverty. Andrew Laxon decided to join them.

Whenever I'm asked if I have any dietary restrictions I always reply with "yes, I don't diet".

This 'zero' food is virtually nutrition-free but a great swap for carb-heavy pasta.

A customer is brought to tears by the compassion shown to an elderly disabled man.

New Zealanders appear to be developing a taste for a sugar tax on soft drinks, according to new poll results.

Manukau Institute of Technology will host public health experts at a one-day conference on 'Sugary Drink Free Aotearoa by 2025'.

The vibe was lively on a Friday evening. Plenty of people in the spacious, warm patio space, and a busy restaurant area.

Once children would sit at the table and simply eat whatever was put in front of them. These days? It's a bit different.

K Rd eatery will be well worth a return visit.

The craft beer scene in New Zealand has been brewing for some time and a number of boutique bars and micro-breweries now boast an impressive line-up.

Come out of winter hibernation with fresh recipes.

There's been emerging evidence showing that a healthy diet can reduce the risk of depression and cognitive decline.

The All Blacks have been beaten out by New Zealand's favourite chocolate company, with Whittaker's being named the country's most adored brand.

Got a hard to please overseas visitor coming? Take them to Ostro for a fine dining night out.

The menu is comprehensive, with breakfast available from 8am-3pm from the self-pronounced "purveyors of all things yummy".

Forget rugby club boozers, it turns out that stressed mums are the latest drunken hell-raisers - swapping tea after school for a glass (or three) of wine.

Josh Emett dines out in Dubai and discovers the best creme brulee he has tasted.

Simply by eating from smaller plates you could slash your calorie intake by nearly a tenth, according to researchers.

A chemical found in red wine helps slow dementia, say scientists - but you would have to drink 1,000 bottles a day to get enough of it.

Here's a place where the years do condemn.

Scientists have looked at the issue of dairy and inflammation and have recently published a systematic review of the issue, writes Niki Bezzant.

Planning ahead makes midweek dinner parties a piece of cake.

A newcomer to Remuera brings a soupcon of grunge with it to liven up the locals.