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Spotlight on detox diet
The extreme Lemon Detox Diet, popularised by singer Beyonce, is under investigation in New Zealand for promoting dangerous weight loss.
It's a Kiwi savalanche... and the Aussies love it
Sauvignon blanc has conquered the Australian market and almost single-handedly delivered a boom to New Zealand.
Weight Watchers backs McDonald's light options
It seems like an unlikely alliance, but Weight Watchers has backed three items on McDonald's menu.
Canapés steal the show
As london Fashion Week kicked off on Friday, it wasn't just the designers putting the finishing touches to their collections.
Chefs boil at crack jibe
Masterchef celebrity judge Ross Burden agreed to leave work after making suggestive remarks to young male kitchen staff at an upmarket Auckland restaurant this week.
It's too hot in Astle's kitchen for fat people or women
Masterchef guest star Tony Astle won't hire women or fat people in the kitchen of his exclusive Auckland restaurant.
<i>Red Brick Kitchen & Bar</i>, Parnell
The opening of a new restaurant always fills me with a combination of anticipation and unease.
Flirt with tradition
Make it a Valentine's date to remember with friends at one of these Auckland restaurants.
City night market needs an owner
Auckland City Council is looking for someone to own and run a new night market in the city.
<i>Coco's Cantina,</i> Karangahape Rd
Ever since an after-function dinner before Christmas, we'd been meaning to revisit Coco's Cantina in Karangahape Rd.
<i>Yoke Har Lee:</i> Syrup-makers take a shot at big time
After taking on imported products, entrepreneurs are now keen to export.
Man of substance
Ditching booze, bread and cheese for green tea and wheat-free muesli has become a new year's tradition.
<i>Takahe Restaurant and Bar</i>, Titirangi
The food at Takahe unfortunately doesn't live up to its spectacular backdrop.
Cafe suited to someone with a passion for gourmet food
Grocery store and cafe includes a walk-in cheese room.