LifestyleWendyl wants to know: Milk for your drinks is not as we know itThis product falls under the "why on earth is it here?" category.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil alarm at food stall riskFood stalls at the Chinese Lantern Festival, Pasifika, Diwali and other major events will be nearly unregulated for food safety under a major law reform, says Auckland Council, which is concerned about the potential for large-scale food poisoning.21 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestylePretzel burger coming to NZThe creation that was named as Burger of the Year by <i>Time</i> magazine will be sold in New Zealand from tomorrow, it's been confirmed.20 Feb 01:46 AM
LifestyleMob-themed eateries anger ItalyItaly has turned its nose up at the latest craze in Spanish dining - a rapidly expanding restaurant group called La Mafia, or The Mafia.19 Feb 09:25 PM
LifestyleDo Michelin stars still matter?A French restaurant critic has leaked details of next week's Michelin awards, accusing the guide of losing the plot. But ratings are worth the foodie fallouts, says John Walsh.18 Feb 10:35 PM
EntertainmentTV cooking shows turn boys towards careers in kitchenThe popularity of hospitality classes in schools has surged thanks in part to high-rating television shows such as <i>MasterChef</i>.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTax soft drink to save lives: studyImposing a 20 per cent tax on Coke and other fizzy soft drinks could save 67 lives a year by reducing ill-health, a New Zealand study has found.13 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleSay 'I love you' with baconBringing home the bacon has taken on a whole new meaning for Valentine's Day this year.12 Feb 08:20 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Blacklist is just not cricket, RalphSince Key's return, the PM's department has reached out to various New Zealand businesses to ask them for their views, writes Fran O'Sullivan.11 Feb 08:30 PM
Lifestyle'Dumb Starbucks' causes a stirA new 'Starbucks' coffee shop has caused a stir in Los Angeles - the pop-up outlet, serving free coffee, is 'dumb'.10 Feb 02:15 AM
LifestyleSongs to cook up a stormTo time with the release of MasterChef winner, Emma Dean's new book, we asked her to share her top tracks to cook up a storm to.10 Feb 01:20 AM
Small BusinessNo holiday surcharge, but....Public holiday surcharges seem to be on the decline at Auckland eateries, but an industry insider says establishments are compensating by raising prices year-round.06 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Is local and organic food overrated?Food, these days, has become less about eating and more about ethics and environmental concerns, Shelley Bridgeman says.05 Feb 09:35 PM
WorldPalestinian and proud in fizz factoryThe Herald spoke to a Palestinian employee who says she's proud to work at the Sodastream factory at the centre of a fizz between Oxfam and a Hollywood star.03 Feb 04:30 PM
CompaniesKiwi drinks deal offers sales tonicBeverage start-up Ti Tonics has partnered with the maker of Charlie's and Phoenix drinks in a distribution deal.27 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessDeal leaves icecream makers coldIcecream makers are worried by revelations that the Auckland Council is negotiating a 10-year deal to give Tip Top selling rights at public pools, parks, the waterfront and events.24 Jan 04:30 PM
ManufacturingBusiness survives MarmageddonSanitarium's much-publicised Marmite shortage failed to stop the food manufacturer's owner, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, from reporting a rise in revenue for its tax-free NZ businesses in the last financial year.24 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Best cream cheese not always home grownCream cheese is a great alternative to butter on toast, especially if you are teaming it with salmon or my latest food craze, sliced fresh strawberries.24 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Craft brewers - Ralph Bungard, Three Boys BreweryRalph Bungard spent some serious time in the corridors of academia (he has a PhD in Plant Science and degrees in Viticulture and Oenology) before setting up Christchurch-based Three Boys Brewery a decade ago.23 Jan 06:50 PM
New ZealandLabour ditches GST planLabour has officially dropped its policies of having the first $5000 of earnings tax-free and of removing GST from fresh fruit and vegetables.21 Jan 11:35 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Craft brewers - Soren Eriksen, 8 Wired BrewingSoren Eriksen is a former champion poker player turned brewer. He brews his 8 Wired brand using a ‘virtual brewery’ model, making his beers using equipment rented from other breweries.21 Jan 08:20 PM
