The cost of feeding your family a cooked weekend breakfast rose by more than three times the rate of inflation over the past five years - and the price increases aren't likely to stop.

The heat was turned up full blast at a national chilli chomping competition yesterday - finishing in a three-way tie between a woman and two men.

Each week, Wendyl Nissen takes a packaged food item and decodes what the label tells you about its contents.

Leading winemaker Hugh Crichton believes the 2014 chardonnay crop could produce the best vintage for the style yet seen in Hawke's Bay.

Scientists are launching a trial to establish whether a Mediterranean diet could help boost the fertility of couples undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

A cupcake ATM has launched to the delight of New Yorkers who can now fulfill their cravings for a freshly baked treat around the clock.

A central Auckland restaurant shut down this month by its landlord is likely to leave creditors at least $100,000 out-of-pocket, according to a receiver's report.

To welcome the Spanish brew to NZ shores we speak to a Barcelona based chemistry expert about his love of beer.

Ribs, burgers and the sound of rock 'n' roll will replace big eye tuna and whole east coast crayfish when a Hard Rock Cafe moves into the Viaduct Harbour location.

New Zealand's top barista will be named today as competitors from across the country put their espresso skills to the test.

Having driven past this cafe en route to visiting family many times, we decided to make Catroux our destination at last.

I don't know if it's my age (hurtling swiftly towards my 30s) or just that marriage has seemingly become popular again, but this summer more than others I found myself at many weddings.

To welcome the Spanish beer Estrella Damm to New Zealand, Life & Style asked three of our favourite famous foodies to pick their top tapas bars from around Auckland. We’ll reveal their picks on Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week.

To welcome the Spanish beer Estrella Damm to New Zealand, Life & Style asked three of our favourite famous foodies to pick their top tapas bars from around Auckland. We’ll reveal their picks on Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week.

Danielle Wright discovers ways to paint the town green this St Patrick’s Day.

A pinot noir drop produced from Wairarapa-grown grapes by Hawkes Bay vineyard Craggy Range has been awarded a gold medal.

Take some time out with this posh picnic, writes Grant Allen.

A chance meeting with a Filipino woman buying a $6 pig's head at the Mad Butcher got me thinking about less-than-popular cuts such as pork belly.