New ZealandNasty surprises found in fruit saladWattie's is investigating after customers say they found nasty surprises in their cans of fruit salad-- with one claiming to have found a dead reptile and another black mould.12 Oct 05:20 AM
BusinessTrust KFC in China? The Chinese don'tKFC owner Yum Brands has taken a major hit in China after reports one of its meat suppliers had sold expired meat.12 Oct 01:10 AM
LifestyleA wine cellar for under $100Wine cellars are the stuff of every wine lover’s dreams and it is possible to create a good one on a shoestring budget, writes Joelle Thomson.11 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandLeaping lizards, not fruit!A family say they are disgusted that their canned fruit salad came with an unwanted cold-blooded critter.11 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Try something newAlways on the lookout for something new, different or on it’s way to achieving cult status? Here are three wines that fit that brief ...11 Oct 03:00 AM
LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Artificial additives make crackers tough to swallowKiwis are very keen on crackers. Everyone likes a quick snack of crackers and cheese, and it should be a healthy snack.10 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleOoh la la! Top cafe's secret? Its staffThe chef and owner of a New Zealand restaurant named one of the world's best fine dining eateries says he couldn't have done it without his "amazing" staff.09 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleNZ makes global top 5 fine dining listA New Zealand restaurant has been voted in the top five best fine-dining establishments in the world.09 Oct 02:20 AM
SharesBurgerFuel opens first Kuwait storeBurgerFuel, the NZAX-listed fast food chain has opened the doors to its first restaurant in Kuwait.05 Oct 11:49 PM
AgribusinessSlide dashes dairy hopesHopes of a more stable world dairy market were dashed yesterday when GlobalDairyTrade auction prices resumed their downward slide.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNut spread recalled amid allergy fearsA major supermarket chain has issued a recall of a breakfast spread over fears it contains traces of peanuts, which could pose a danger for those with a peanut allergy.27 Sep 02:05 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Low-carb snacks full of quick-fix protein powerCured meats such as biltong and jerky are becoming increasingly popular because they give you a low-calorie meal of protein which is low in fat and carbohydrate free.26 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleCheese, beer and bacon - food news this weekLife & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up the tastiest food news around the country this week.25 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandNew milk bottle label on the level but won't see the lightA simple label to help people detect how much milk is left in their light-proof bottles is unlikely to be used by Fonterra.25 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessBurger King deal proceeds amid US tax crackdownCompanies with unannounced deals may be reconsidering their plans as the US Treasury Dept cracks down on offshore tax deals.25 Sep 03:19 AM
LifestyleNZ's best ham and baconManuka smoked pork products have dominated the annual New Zealand Pork Awards, with the classic Kiwi flavour proving a winner in both the bacon and the ham categories.24 Sep 11:35 PM
LifestyleMallowpuffs voted Bay's best biscuit (+vote)Bay of Plenty voters have taken to the polls and voted Mallowpuffs Original their favourite biscuit in an annual nationwide biscuit election.23 Sep 10:30 PM
LifestyleShould we all go gluten-free?It's no wonder some people are questioning their gluten intake. But rest assured, there is no credible evidence grain-based foods cause disease.23 Sep 09:25 PM
OpinionDelaney MesDelaney Mes: 'I'm sick of people feeling guilty about food'If it's part of a balanced diet, and a generally healthy existence, then shouldn't we enjoy it? Food is so much more than just fuelling our bodies, writes Delaney Mes.22 Sep 11:55 PM
LifestyleDeath row dinners - bad taste?Inspired by the last requests of death row inmates and allowing diners to "enjoy the idea of a last meal, without the nasty execution bit," Death Row Dinners has caused a stir.21 Sep 09:50 PM
OpinionWendyl wants to know: Aunty's coconut chunks delicious, healthy winnerEveryone wants to eat coconut at the moment. I haven't reviewed coconut water because it's basically coconut and water, so not much to say there.19 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessKiwifruit exports set to surgeSingle desk seller Zespri says the kiwifruit industry is looking like putting on a growth spurt after the Psa virus cut a swathe through the country's most productive areas from 2010 through to 2013.19 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleArtificial sweeteners' warningConsuming artificial sweeteners could increase, rather than prevent, the risk of diabetes, according to new overseas research.17 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleFood news you need to knowLife & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up a tasty offering of the latest food and wine happenings in New Zealand.12 Sep 02:35 AM
