Small BusinessSmall Business: Craft brewers - Craig Bowen, BeerNZCraig Bowen is the founder of dedicated craft beer distributor BeerNZ and chairman of the Brewers Guild of New Zealand.21 Jan 12:15 AM
BusinessBig burger dream's $30m payoffTuesday was a good day for Josef Roberts - he made about 30 million bucks.17 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Day's sugar intake can hide in sauceThe fight against sugar has begun, with high-profile scientists and doctors calling for governments and food industries to cut the sugar content of food and drinks by up to 30%.17 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleA 2000-calorie PB&J burgerRefusing to jump on the New Year diet bandwagon, one restaurant has unveiled a deep-fried PB&J beef burger.14 Jan 11:00 PM
CompaniesBurgerFuel shares continue to climbInvestment firm set up by Subway founders to take 10% stake in listed fast-food chain.14 Jan 09:30 PM
LifestyleExperts: Put blood on menuIt is an "edgy, almost forbidden" ingredient that could make the bravest of cooks turn the colour of the traditional chef's uniform.13 Jan 08:20 PM
LifestyleMcDonald's sorry for trying to ban youths after 7pmBosses at a London branch of McDonald's have been forced to apologise after a sign was put up attempting to ban teenagers from entering the premises during the evening.09 Jan 11:24 PM
LifestyleShark fin to stay on menusMany of Auckland's Chinese restaurants say they will continue serving shark fin while it's legal despite a landmark ban on finning dead sharks in New Zealand waters.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLook what's on sale alreadyWhile some Kiwis are yet to wind up their Christmas breaks - and get through their Christmas ham - hot cross buns have already hit the shelves.07 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleNigella's trial was like reality TV - Jamie OliverBritish chef Jamie Oliver has expressed sympathy for Nigella Lawson, likening the trial of her former personal assistants to a reality TV show.06 Jan 02:45 AM
LifestyleHow we're eating our way to early deathIt's a frightening figure - 11 per cent of early deaths in NZ are due to poor nutrition and obesity. So what can be done to reverse the trend?05 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleDallying in a NY deli (+recipes)Grant Allen plans some down-home dining when he ventures to New York with Annabelle White.04 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleVery sensational venison (+recipes)Grant Allen masters the art of venison with Clooney restaurant's head chef Des Harris.29 Dec 10:00 PM
WorldThe hot topics of 2014Observer writers look at hot topics for next year, from surveillance to missions to map out the galaxy.29 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandChef shares recipe for jolly successVolunteers, good preparation and a cool head vital in getting Christmas Day meal to 2500 City Mission diners.23 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldPub fined over returned emptiesFrench officials have fined a pub in Brittany €9,000 for "undeclared labour" after a customer returned some empty glasses to the bar.22 Dec 11:53 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenPlenty of sugar in this pudI bought this thinking it was a traditional Christmas pudding full of fruit and only discovered when I got it home that it was a chocolate pudding.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleWallace and Gromit's favourite cheese gets protectionIt is dearly loved by TV duo Wallace and Gromit and famous the world over, and now Wensleydale cheese has been awarded official protection by the European Union.19 Dec 10:10 PM
LifestyleMinimising festive food wasteThis Christmas we want to love food and hate waste. Check out our favourite leftover recipes and share your own idea.19 Dec 09:00 PM
WorldWhy we must save the bananaThe banana is under threat, with insect plagues reducing global supplies. Rosie Millard of the Independent wonders where we’d be without the lovable fruit.18 Dec 09:07 PM