A friend came up behind me in the supermarket aisle with her trolley full of these packaged meals.

The group of kiwifruit growers who allege the Government agency Biosecurity NZ was negligent in allowing the disease Psa to be introduced into New Zealand lodged their claim in the High Court in Wellington today.

As the festive season approaches, it's time to once again highlight some of the worrying issues that you might face when venturing out to eat in our fine city.

The China Southern Airlines partnership with chef and restaurateur Al Brown is aimed partly at getting more New Zealanders travelling on the airline, says its president and chief executive, Tan Wangeng.

Our Healthy Food columnist Wendyl Nissen on what's in the much sought after Lewis Road Creamery Chocolate Milk - if you can find it.

Make your lunch ahead when you’re on the go.

Standards are kept high at Andiamo, a constant that ensures regulars stay faithful.

New Zealand’s own spice girls of cuisine tell Greg Dixon about eating their way around india, visa hassles and sharing bunks in a train.

Yealands Family Wines won the supreme award at the NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards this week, as well as winning the restorative impact award earlier in the evening.

Life & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up the latest food and beverage news.

Every cocktail tells a story, Megan Singleton tells us.

Restaurant staff face abuse from scalding, to kicking, to a slap in the face with a wet fish.

Jamie Oliver says he once tricked his 12-year-old daughter into eating Scotch Bonnet, a particularly fiery chilli - much to the annoyance of his wife, Jools.

Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online.

It's not easy keeping up with all the restaurants opening around town these days. In my attempts to do so, I rely on a handful of dining-out websites that report on new and upcoming openings.

Keep it simple to get the best flavours.

Some of Australasia's top chefs have revealed their ultimate Kiwi Sunday brunch.