EmploymentWhat if there was no minimum wage?If we ripped up the wage floor, would pay for low-skill workers actually fall all that much? It's hard to say.16 May 03:38 AM
BDBDCompaniesGoodman Fielder takeover bid sweetened by $100mWilmar International and First Pacific Co have sweetened their takeover bid for Goodman Fielder by A$100 million, but won't go any higher without a rival offer.15 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandTradition a powerful motivatorFood, family and time-honoured traditions are at the heart of Euro-Dell's business. The West Auckland specialty food supplier has clocked up nearly 18 years in business, but Euro-Dell's roots go back to its owners' Croatian homeland.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRibena caught out againDrinks maker Ribena has again been caught out, this time in the UK, for making misleading claims in advertising.15 May 04:35 AM
BDBDCompaniesGoodman Fielder shares halted to mull another takeover offerShares in Goodman Fielder have been halted while it contemplates a takeover offer, just over a fortnight after receiving a A$1.27b bid.14 May 07:53 PM
OpinionEditorial: Liquor policy will not stifle vibrant city nightlifeEditorial: Only a decade ago, all-night bars were touted as an essential part of a vibrant and dynamic Auckland. How times have changed.12 May 05:00 PM
RetailMy Food Bag trio eyeing Aussie kitchensHome delivery service My Food Bag is eyeing business in Australia, while leaving its New Zealand branch in the hands of former Telecom chief executive Theresa Gattung.12 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie shows sour side of sugar industryNow comes Fed Up, a film that looks at the global problem of surging human obesity rates and obesity-related diseases.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMichele Hewitson interview: Lauraine JacobsLauraine Jacobs, the reigning queen of the foodie scene, is hosting a Writers Festival lunch, on May 18, with Josh Emett. It has sold out, so the plug is not needed, but she'll give the festival one anyway.10 May 03:18 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: A snack food without helpings on guiltI was alerted to these by my daughter, who had them at a friend's house and said they were "yum". I've got nothing against teenage girls snacking on chicken - protein is good.10 May 01:59 AM
WorldJamie Oliver's butchery closedJamie Oliver's exclusive butcher's shop had to temporarily close after inspectors found serious hygiene problems including mouse droppings, mould on carcasses and out-of-date wagyu beef.09 May 05:00 PM
CommoditiesNestle coffee challenge grows after mergerFor Nestle, life at the top of the $81 billion coffee market just got more difficult.09 May 02:13 AM
BusinessCadbury melts over trademarkA decision from the High Court at Wellington last month found in favour of Whittaker's, dismissing a bid by Cadbury to stop it from registering the trademark "Berry Forest".08 May 05:00 PM
BusinessZ aims to freeze out rivalsZ Energy is forecasting a boost in earnings this year and is set to roll out its latest weapon in the cut-throat battle of the forecourt - frozen yoghurt.08 May 05:00 PM
RetailBehind Starbucks' secret menuStarbucks is offering a 'secret menu' to social media users.06 May 03:11 AM
Lifestyle12 Questions: Sid SahrawatSid Sahrawat was named best chef in last week's restaurant of the year awards for his work in Sidart, which won the best fine dining category.05 May 05:00 PM
WorldAstronauts set to grow salads in spaceMost people associate Nasa with rocket science but now the American space agency has turned its attention to rocket salad.05 May 01:05 AM
EntertainmentSeafood sisters reel in MasterChef titleSeafood-loving sisters Kasey and Karena Bird last night celebrated their MasterChef victory with family and friends at a marae.04 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleMaking choc, coffee magicRich coffee aromas wafted through the air and some of the world's top chocolate was made available at this year's Chocolate and Coffee Show.04 May 05:00 PM
BusinessMonteith's brews export successMonteith's craft beers and ciders are making a splash overseas with a 14 per cent increase in export sales predicted for the 2014 year, says owner DB Breweries.02 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWomen battle to make cut as top chefsWomen in the industry say the glass ceiling of the kitchen boys' club was broken through in the 90s, but Brendan Manning explores why high-profile female chefs are still noticeably absent.02 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleNew Auckland restaurant takes top prizeIn just six months, Japanese eatery Masu by Nic Watt has outshone local competitors to be served the supreme award in the 2014 Restaurant of the Year Awards.29 Apr 01:20 AM
CompaniesGoodman bid tip of merger icebergSingapore's Wilmar International and Hong Kong's First Pacific have launched a A$1.27 billion ($1.38 billion) joint takeover bid for Australasian food group Goodman Fielder.28 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleCold food becoming a hot trendRestaurateurs have been quietly watching what you eat, collating a new report on the hottest trends in dining out. Here's a sneak preview, courtesy of Joanna Mathers.26 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleNo dinner date? This is your restaurantA new restaurant in Amsterdam is catering for solo dinners only - no families, couples or annoying gangs of laughing friends.24 Apr 10:07 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: What's all the froth over coffee?I don't drink coffee, I don't like coffee and I don't understand the fascination with this bitter concoction, writes Shelley Bridgeman.23 Apr 11:10 PM
