Latest Food & Drink
Short on time, craving carbs? This easy soda bread can be made at home in less than an hour
There’s nothing quite like a loaf of fresh, crusty bread.
Your ultimate guide to Auckland's arts and culture this weekend
Baby, it’s cold outside, but Auckland’s arts and culture calendar is heating up.
No more crying in the kitchen: 'Tearless' onions launch in NZ - at a cost
Tearless onions are now being grown in Auckland and sold nationwide.
School holidays dragging on? Try this fun kitchen activity for kids
Try this easy-to-make tortilla cups recipe - it'll surely be a hit with the family.
Bored with breakfast? Try this sweet miso bacon and egg toast with wasabi-avocado twist
It's a delicious Japanese take on a breakfast favourite.
The high-protein food boom: What it means for NZ consumers
Nutritionist Nikki Hart says protein helps muscles, immune system, and hormone production.
Recipes
Slow-cooking secrets: How to master flavourful meals with ease
Master the art of slow cooking with essential methods, tips and flavour secrets
Soba to spaghetti: Why chilled noodles are the perfect summer meal
Cool down with flavour-packed chilled noodle dishes – easy, versatile and delicious.
Cold brew, hot summer: How to make the perfect iced coffee at home
Beat the heat with DIY iced coffee.
The best produce to eat in January and February
It's the perfect time to enjoy vibrant, flavourful fruit and vegetables.
Take it outside: How to eat alfresco without any fuss
Alfresco dining has evolved beyond the classic BBQ. Nikki Birrell shares her advice.
Recipes from Fresh
Sweet Chilli Crumbed Dory Bao Buns
Kids will love these bao buns - quick and easy to make but packed with flavour!
Smoked salmon poke bowl
As beautiful to look at as it is to eat, this poke bowl is a light and healthy lunch...
Chicken Burger with a Twist
Give the traditional chicken burger an Asian twist with teriyaki sauce...
Fish Baguette with Tartare Sauce
Treat yourself at lunchtime! Take a few minutes to put this fish baguette together...
Thai Coconut Poached Fish
Spicy Thai basil provides an aromatic background to this recipe.
Apple, Walnut, and Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin
This rolled and stuffed pork roast makes an impressive dish for a cold night.
Latest Recipe collections
Cauli-power: The best cauliflower recipes
It’s come a long way from being boiled and bland - look what cauliflower can do now.
Baking with feijoa
Feijoa season is upon us, so get baking with these cake, muffin and slice recipes.
30-minute 5-ingredient meals
Quick and simple meal solutions, for when you need dinner on the table in a hurry
Restaurant Reviews
Celebrated Auckland restaurant on K Road to close
The restaurant was praised as Auckland’s best new opening in 2019 by Jesse Mulligan.
Canterbury’s dining renaissance: Exploring three culinary gems
How three upmarket venues are going beyond a meal to provide a full culinary experience.
How to eat your way around London’s department stores
Spolier: Harrods is particularly delicious.
How to make the most of 48 hours in Central Otago
No dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Why now is the perfect time to take a bite out of Bangkok
Bangkok’s food scene has never looked — or tasted — so good.
Feuds, food and famous guests: Auckland’s fine-dining godfather reveals secrets and scandals
‘Disgusting’: A key restaurant ingredient that Tony Astle says needs an overhaul.
More Food & Drink news
Woolworths issues major recall of contaminated mince
Some customers found 'foreign matter' in their meals before the recall was announced.
Opinion: I’m glad Jaffas are gone - here's what should be next
OPINION: 'When was the last time you purchased a bag of Jaffas for your own consumption?'
Foodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit'
Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply.
The best carbs to eat for sustainable weight loss
Telegraph: The optimum diet for healthy ageing involves a variety of carbs.
Sick of winter stodge? Try this healthy tangy slaw with crunchy topping
Take a refreshing break from heavy winter dishes.
Sick of winter stodge? Try this healthy tangy slaw with crunchy topping
Take a refreshing break from heavy winter dishes.
A guide to chia, flax and hemp seeds, aka ‘super seeds’
Cooking with these seeds can make your food more nutritious with very little effort.
Spread the love: How flavoured butters will elevate your cooking to restaurant-quality
Compound butters are spreading their joy through home kitchens and supermarket shelves.
Top Auckland chef's tiny cut nearly fatal, warns other 'Kiwi blokes' of risks
Doctors told Phil Clark: 'You're about an hour away from losing your thumb or your life.'
Easy roasted butternut soup with coconut cream and herbs
Everyone has a favourite pumpkin soup, but it’s worth adding a recipe to your repertoire.
Follow your nose: Where to get your truffle fix in Auckland this winter
It’s truffle season in New Zealand, which means flavoursome fungi are gracing menus again.
They’re gentle. They’re seasonal. They’re soft boy cooks
New York Times: These charismatic cooks are a counter to harder-edge chefs.
Lemony bow tie pasta with broccoli and macadamia crunch
Here's how you can make this tasty vegetarian pasta dish.