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Wine: A reputation at stake
Sauvignon blanc is in danger of going the way of Kath and Kim's favourite tipple, chardonnay.

Taste the tropics: Mango Pudding
Chef Robert Oliver shares a couple of his favourite recipes from the South Pacific.

Italians take it from the top
It is without doubt one of the great global brands, producing some of the world's finest wines.

Apple tarte tatin
Classic French dessert tarte tatin teams melt-in-the-mouth caramelised apples with crispy pastry.

UV rays give Kiwi wines edge
Rays that cause skin cancer also make New Zealand sauvignon blanc unique, according to new research.

Diary of a gourmet food hunter
It's a tough job but someone has to source out the artisan products that fill the shelves of boutique delicatessen Sabato.

<i>dine by Peter Gordon</i>, Auckland CBD
One day, I hope, Peter Gordon will cook my dinner. It hasn't happened yet.

Old Alsace in Otago
I've just tasted one of the world's best dry rieslings and it's from Central Otago. Prophet's Rock, to be exact.

Porcini Cafe, Helensville
We'd heard about Porcini restaurant on the grapevine, and were mildly dismissive. A seriously good restaurant in Helensville? Give us a break.

Scoop - it's the great Kiwi chip scandal
Hot chips are not all created equal, and there are no rules as to how many chips you will get in a scoop.