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The edamame smash at 46 Sale St. Photo / Getty Images

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Brunch review: It's all in the name

31 Mar, 2018 11:00am

3 minutes to read

Huntsman's chicken pie. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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The best long weekend food to share

31 Mar, 2018 10:00am
Quick Read

The long weekend makes a perfect time to share food.

Just going in, being present, allowing them to talk, having the sensitivity of knowing when to shut up can help - Monsignor Bernard Kiely. Photo / Getty Images

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What to say when someone gets bad news

31 Mar, 2018 9:00am
Quick Read

Sincerity, listening and not trying to fix things are all good starts.

Comedian Dai Henwood. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Dai Henwood: 'I remember sitting on my bed crying'

31 Mar, 2018 7:00am
Quick Read

Dai Henwood on why dying on stage was the best thing for his career.

I crossed my fingers and prayed, please, oh please, don't make the finals, darling. I've got too much to do. Photo / Getty Images

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Is your life getting in the way of living?

31 Mar, 2018 7:00am
Quick Read

Megan Nicol Reed on leading busy life.

Forget cake stalls, these suggestions are way better. Photo / Getty Images

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How to put the fun back into fundraising

25 Mar, 2018 9:00am
Quick Read

Isn't it time we had better stalls that might actually bring in the cash?

The soft-shell crab benedict at Major Tom. Photo / Getty Images

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Brunch review: Major Tom, Albany

25 Mar, 2018 8:00am
Quick Read

A solar-powered cafe is so new it doesn't register in cyberspace.

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'My year of extraordinary highs and lows'

24 Mar, 2018 3:45pm
3 minutes to read

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How to tell if you're the 'man' in your relationship

24 Mar, 2018 3:30pm
4 minutes to read

South-east Asian curry base. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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Feel the burn with these hot recipes

24 Mar, 2018 1:00pm
5 minutes to read

Feel the burn and then sit back and reap the feel-good rewards.

Dr Andrew Renaut says people should stop counting calories. Photo / Getty Images

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Why an 'eating window' is key to losing weight

24 Mar, 2018 11:19am
5 minutes to read

This eating plan allows you to eat almost everything and still lose weight.

The tranquillity of the Marlborough Sounds belies the thoughts going through the writer's head.

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Confronting hard truths on Outward Bound

24 Mar, 2018 11:10am
8 minutes to read

Tess encounters a major learning curve about her own abilities on Outward Bound.

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A deliciously creamy mango and cardamom lassi

21 Apr, 2018 12:22pm

It's time to capitalise on all of those bright and juicy mangoes available right now.

Get your binge on: Netflix shows we're obsessed with right now

21 Apr, 2018 6:29am

Staying in this weekend? Get cosy with some of our favourite shows on Netflix.

This week's most fabulous celebrity looks

20 Apr, 2018 6:53am

Royalty set the tone for the week, with full-skirted looks making a retro statement.

Looking for something to do this weekend?

20 Apr, 2018 5:58am

Record Store Day, craft beer, pop-ups, art and more to add to your social calendar.

Light & Healthy: Avocado and fresh fish ceviche

20 Apr, 2018 5:14am

Pair your catch of the day with lime and lemon and creamy avocado.

Tasty ways to celebrate World Banana Day today

19 Apr, 2018 6:30am

From cakes and breads, to sorbets and smoothies, today is the day to honour the banana.

Kate Sylvester's dreamy new spring collection

19 Apr, 2018 6:19am

The designer previewed her diaphanous Red Balloon collection for next season in Sydney.

How to wear dresses with sneakers... and look good

19 Apr, 2018 6:15am

No longer the domain of the commuter, sneakers and dresses are looking better than ever.

15 sweet feijoa recipes you'll fall in love with

18 Apr, 2018 4:22pm

It is the height of the season, so make the most of your glorious green bounty.

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The secret of couples who stay together

24 Mar, 2018 10:55am
13 minutes to read

How do you know if your relationship will survive the long haul?

The duck with elderberries, yoghurt and sorrel at Sidart. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

The Auckland restaurant with a perfect score

24 Mar, 2018 10:49am
4 minutes to read

Critic Kim Knight gives this dining experience a rare 10/10.

Latest from Bite

Silverbeet filo pie

Surprise the family with a delicious meat-free pie

Beetroot chips

Try the kids on this sweet, crispy potato chip alternative

Photo supplied to the New Zealand Herald by Annabel Langbein Media, available for three years. No sales, no syndication, no file use. 7, April 2018 Feijoa Pan Puff NZH 7 April 1

Trending on Bite: feijoa pan puff

Too easy and very delicious, thanks Annabel Langbein

Greek beef stew with roasted shallots

Serve this stew with a French baguette smeared with roasted shallots

Grilled sausage, quick pickled cabbage and mustard

Classic Swiss/German street food for a casual weekend meal

Mexican spiced enoki tacos

This deliciously healthy taco is filled with spiced enoki mushrooms and kiwifruit salsa

Feijoa superfood smoothie

This is just goodness in a glass

Feijoa pan puff

This puffs up as it cooks and then collapses as it cools — and tastes good hot or cold

Industrial designer Peter Haythornthwaite first sketched his award-winning fly fishing cabinet on a napkin. Photo / Dean Purcell

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'I have been given the privilege to create'

10 Mar, 2018 7:00am
10 minutes to read

Kiwi designer Peter Haythornthwaite on beauty, bravery and big-picture thinking.

Most homes I dart through on my surreptitious weekly expeditions are notable only for their blandness. Photo / Getty Images

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Open letter: 'I want to move house, my husband doesn't'

10 Mar, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

I am hungry for change, writes Megan Nicol Reed.

The spaghetti a'puveriello. Photo / Getty Images

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A taste of Napoli at Mt Eden eatery

3 Mar, 2018 3:14pm
4 minutes to read

Hand yourself over to the maestro and trust his mother's recipes.

When someone touches you, there is a high chance they're flirting. Photo / Getty Images

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6 signs that someone is flirting with you

3 Mar, 2018 1:00pm
2 minutes to read

Is he just polite or flirting? This expert says these are the six signs to look out for.

Broccoli salad with Vietnamese dressing. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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Annabel Langbein's quick and easy salads

3 Mar, 2018 10:00am
5 minutes to read

Simple switches make for a wide variety of quick and easy meals.

The book by Kelly Dennett. Photo / Dean Purcell

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

The mysterious life and death of Jane Furlong

3 Mar, 2018 9:00am
8 minutes to read

Family and friends on the real Jane.

Latest from Restaurant Hub

Asian Ruby

A tasty modern restaurant dedicated to traditional and creative Southeast Asian flavors.

Madam Woo

Inspiration from traditional Malaysian Hawker food and serving up big, fresh flavours.

Comedy Festival - The Ultimate Dining Guide

Unique and full of character. The best restaurants to book for the 2018 Comedy Festival.

Charley Noble Eatery & Bar

Fresh, fantastic food where you can watch the team prepare your food on unique fire pits.

Pilkingtons New Chef, New Menu

Pilkingtons is an orangery bursting with vibrant colour and texture. Book now.

Bedford Soda & Liquor - Ponsonby

Enjoy a a few hand made soda's, cocktails and meatball at this New York inspired bar.

The best-ever beans at The Butcher's Son. Photo / Getty Images

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Brunch review: The Butcher's Son, Herne Bay

24 Feb, 2018 8:00am
3 minutes to read

No animals were harmed in the making of this meal.

Mermaids are not a myth, according to this author.

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The secret life of mermaids

24 Feb, 2018 7:00am
11 minutes to read

If you thought they were merely a myth, think again.

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Take this survey and win with Canvas

24 Feb, 2018 6:30am
4 minutes to read

Win a weekend for two at Kauri Cliffs or The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.

Several years ago I took the plunge to work from home. Photo / Getty Images

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How I escaped the office rat race

24 Feb, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

Megan Nicol Reed on the allure of working from home

Salmon bagel at Urban Verge. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Brunch review: A sense of place at Urban Verge

18 Feb, 2018 1:20pm
2 minutes to read

Portions are in the customers' favour at this revamped cafe.

Salmon, Lemon and Tomato Kebabs. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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Annabel Langbein: The lure of the barbecue

18 Feb, 2018 10:00am
6 minutes to read

Grilled skewers transport you around the world depending on your mood.

The king salmon with soft-shell crab, heirloom tomatoes and smoked ricotta. Photo / Babiche Martens

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This restaurant is what Aotearoa tastes like

17 Feb, 2018 12:00pm
4 minutes to read

Prepare to not be disappointed.

Singer Marlon Williams. Photo / Doug Sherring

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

Marlon Williams: How the Christchurch earthquakes changed his life

17 Feb, 2018 9:00am
3 minutes to read

Marlon Williams, 27, on a year of forging strong friendships in a strange new world.

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

Is your fussy eater driving you to distraction?

17 Feb, 2018 8:00am
7 minutes to read

Paul Little asks top Kiwi chefs for inspiration on what they feed their offspring.

What do we do when our loved ones are dying? Photo / Getty Images

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When is the right time to die?

17 Feb, 2018 7:00am
13 minutes to read

A new book examines what to do when our loved ones are in a critical condition.

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Jeremy Wells: 'There are a lot of things that I'm ashamed of'

17 Feb, 2018 7:00am
13 minutes to read

He describes himself as mediocre and lucky — but is Jeremy Wells joking?

Megan Nicol Reed on embracing ancestry. Photo / Getty Images

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What it's like to spend a weekend on the marae

17 Feb, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

Megan Nicol Reed on coming together.

Where is the best spot to take your love this Valentine's Day? Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

Top Valentine's Day dining spots

13 Feb, 2018 12:57pm
2 minutes to read

The food of love: Five romantic dining options from the Canvas restaurant review archives.

The king prawn salad at Ostro. Photo / Getty Images

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Restaurant Hub Critic's Choice Awards winners

12 Feb, 2018 11:52am
3 minutes to read

Canvas reviewer Kim Knight reveals her top picks for 2017.

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3D sex toys and the future of sex

10 Feb, 2018 1:00pm
3 minutes to read

Robots and "magick" are just the beginning.

Brunch at L'Assiette. Photo / Getty Images

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The perfect Valentine's Day brunch

10 Feb, 2018 12:00pm
2 minutes to read

Valentine's Day is perfect for brunch — even before work.

No conversation is off-limits. Photo / Getty Images

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How – and when – to talk to your kids about sex

10 Feb, 2018 11:00am
13 minutes to read

Lucy Corry on when — and how — to talk to your children about the birds and the bees.

What is considered micro-cheating? Photo / Getty Images

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Rise of the micro-cheater: Is social media damaging your relationship?

10 Feb, 2018 10:49am
2 minutes to read

Is your social media behaviour damaging your relationship, asks Wil Crisp.

Music promoter Campbell Smith. Photo / Doug Sherring

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The year Campbell Smith decided to follow his heart

10 Feb, 2018 10:00am
3 minutes to read

Campbell Smith, 52, on the year he left corporate law to follow his heart.

French Chicken Breasts With Cherry Tomatoes. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

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Romantic menu featuring the food of love

10 Feb, 2018 10:00am
6 minutes to read

Find the way to your Valentine's heart with this tasty meal.

Things might have turned out differently if they had followed protocol. Threesome protocol. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

The politics of a ménage à trois

10 Feb, 2018 9:00am
7 minutes to read

And then there were three …

We've been trying that 365 thing, she said. Oh, I said, that. Photo / Getty Images

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Sex every night for a year? If only

10 Feb, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

Life has a tendency of coming between you and your good intentions.

The pork dish at Charlotte's Kitchen. Photo / Getty Images

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Heading to Waitangi? Don't miss this restaurant

3 Feb, 2018 12:00pm
4 minutes to read

A house speciality hits the spot at this waterfront kitchen.

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

Annah Stretton turning around young women's lives

3 Feb, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

Annah Stretton, 57, talks about turning around young women's lives.

Annabel Langbein's beachside ceviche. Photo / Annabel Langbein Media

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

Annabel Langbein: Seafood beyond snapper

3 Feb, 2018 10:00am
7 minutes to read

Annabel Langbein's sensational – and sustainable – seafood dishes.

Diners at Cafe on Kohi. Photo / Doug Sherring

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

Brunch review: Kohi Cafe, Kohimarama

3 Feb, 2018 9:00am
2 minutes to read

A caring cafe with a side of vanilla.

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

Ahikaroa: A long way from Shortland Street

3 Feb, 2018 7:00am
12 minutes to read

Quinton Hita on his gritty new urban drama.

US President Donald Trump. Photo / Getty Images

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How to spot a narcissist

3 Feb, 2018 7:00am
8 minutes to read

Kelly Dennett on how to avoid the Donald Trump in your life.

Our children will work in different ways and face different perils; they will need these new strategies to prosper and survive. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

How to handle the school years

3 Feb, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

Megan Nicol Reed on how to handle the school years.

Grilled octopus, chargrilled watermelon, fresh tomato, feta. Photo / Michael Craig

LIFESTYLE | Canvas

Mission Bay Pavilion: Seesaw dining hits rock bottom

27 Jan, 2018 5:20pm
3 minutes to read

Some treats should stay on the beach, writes Kim Knight.

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