Lifestyle'Peak' drinking age revealedBinge drinking in men peaks at 25 before every day boozing starts later in life, says study. Similar patterns were found in women, but with less dramatic results.06 Mar 08:05 PM
LifestyleBrunch: Basalt, HowickHowick has a good number of eateries on the main strip but we liked the open space of Basalt, and the modern menu.06 Mar 07:30 PM
LifestyleCricket World Cup inspired snacksYou can really work up an appetite watching all that cricket and we're in on the action, matching our TV snacks to the World Cup teams playing that day.06 Mar 06:25 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Wants To Know: Easter treat isn't all it's cracked up to beEaster will be upon us soon, and that is why you can barely move in your local supermarket for chocolate egg offerings.06 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWeirdest McDonald's menusMalaysia has its Prosperity Burger, the Indians tuck into McCurry Pan and in Israel there's the ever-popular McKebab.05 Mar 09:30 PM
LifestyleBar review: The Black Hoof, Auckland CBDWe decided to go with the Spanish spirit of the place and ordered a jug of white sangria. It was delicious - a colourful mix of strawberries, mint, orange, lemon, and cloves.05 Mar 03:00 AM
LifestyleWhy are curries so delicious?Behind the appeal of Indian food - what makes it so novel and so delicious - is also a stranger and subtler truth.04 Mar 07:00 PM
LifestyleJas: How to feed a family of 6Facebook sensation Jas McPhee, author of the recipe book <i>Feed a Family of 6 for Under $20</i>, talks with Emily Simpson about success, poverty and her famous father.04 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: How to send food back in restaurantsWe've all pondered if (and how) you can send food back. Lee Suckling susses it out.04 Mar 12:10 AM
BusinessInvivo calls on crowd for $2mNew Zealand wine company Invivo is aiming to raise up to $2 million through the equity crowdfunding platform Snowball Effect.03 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleNuts can reduce risk of heart disease death - studyThe next time you reach for a snack, you may want to make it a handful of nuts because research shows they can reduce your risk of death from heart disease.02 Mar 06:30 PM
LifestyleCoffee fans mad on daily grindFor at least one in four Kiwi coffee lovers, breakfast consists of a cuppa and no food, a new online survey shows.02 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleIn today's Bite: Winning TV dinnersFind 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.01 Mar 09:35 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Mann up and take responsibility, how can poverty make you fat?But why does being poor make you fat? Here's a thought: it could be a lack of personal responsibility, writes Rodney Hide.01 Mar 05:26 PM
LifestyleReview: Nomad Restaurant, Pt ChevalierRestaurants do write some dreadful tosh about themselves. "Quality ingredients" are always "freshly sourced" and "expertly prepared" (as distinct from second-rate stale crap carelessly chucked together, presumably).28 Feb 11:00 PM
LifestyleGlobal gourmet guideIt’s the taste of home that many immigrants miss. Alexia Santamaria meets some who are sharing their foods with their new country.28 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleMore fun than a barrel of monkeys (+recipes)For National Kids’ Day, open up the kitchen and give them free rein!28 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Longing for robust redsTired of summer whites and rosé wines? Longing for a robust red even if you have to match it with fish and salad? Help is at hand ...28 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Fleur's Place, OtagoThe Otago restaurant and its host are world famous — the seafood for its freshness and the host for her good humour.28 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: The Garden Shed, Mt EdenThe look is the big drawcard for The Garden Shed. As the name suggests there's a botanical, rustic theme throughout the establishment.27 Feb 07:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Wants To Know: Terrific - all fruit and nothing butI'm making a bit of a departure today by reviewing two products that have very few ingredients. No lists of additives to wade through today.27 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleFast food foils calorie-countersA low-calorie diet isn't necessarily a healthy and balanced diet.27 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleWorld's most bizarre burgersEverybody loves a burger but it would seem that some love them more than most.26 Feb 11:00 PM
LifestyleBar review: Andiamo, Herne BayThis is a Jervois Rd stalwart where diners chatter over plates of perfect Italian food while others extend happy hour out the front.26 Feb 03:00 AM
BusinessBeer supply falls despite craft brewery boostA big fall in the amount of beer available has lead to a 2 per cent fall in the size of New Zealand's alcohol supply last year.24 Feb 10:55 PM
LifestyleBite: Summer's last hurrahFind 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.22 Feb 08:00 PM
LifestyleMake mine a Thai taste sensation (+recipes)Try the flavours of Thailand: citrus, basil and coriander.21 Feb 06:30 PM
LifestyleWine: NZ wines seeking points of differenceThree New Zealand wines seeking points of difference while retaining those elements you expect to find in wines you particularly enjoy.21 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Jervois Steak House, Herne BaySucculent steak, beautifully cooked every time, is one of life’s simple pleasures — and a tradition for the patrons at Jervois Steak House.21 Feb 12:00 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Wants To Know: Cook-at-home cookies a tasty occasional treatThese cookies are incredibly popular with people who have bought them fresh-baked from the stores.20 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleBar review: Bedford Soda and Liquor, PonsonbyJoanna Hunkin reviews Bedford Soda and Liquor at Ponsonby Central.19 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleYoung Kiwi chef chosen to represent at world cook-offKiwi chef Peter Gunn has been crowned the winner of the Pacific round of the San Pelligrino Young Chef competition.17 Feb 03:45 AM
LifestyleFine dining's link to sexPeople associate the luxury of an expensive restaurant with sexual pleasure, while eating tasty food in a cheap diner is more likely to be compared with drug addiction and physical trauma, scientists found.17 Feb 12:30 AM
