LifestyleCafes' tough line on BYO foodCafe and restaurant owners aren't keen to let customers bring their own food, but many say one owner's decision to charge $40 for the privilege is over the top.17 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Peter Cullinane - Lewis Road CreameryPeter Cullinane, co-founder of the premium butter manufacturer Lewis Road Creamery, has a dream that one day his artisan butter will be flown to top restaurants worldwide.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFear of toxic honey caused by droughtThe drought conditions much of the country is facing could lead to much higher than usual levels of tutin in honey.17 Mar 02:04 AM
LifestyleCheese war sees prices tumble to two-year lowsCut-throat competition between the country's supermarket giants is resulting in some of the best cheese deals seen in years, with 1kg blocks of mild, colby and edam selling for as little as $6.99.15 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl wants to know: Stir-in flavouring makes hard work of tasty mashMcCormick Produce Partners Sour Cream & Chive Potato Mash - $1.89 for 40g.15 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandShark fin soup still on offerShark-fin soup is available at many of Auckland's Chinese restaurants despite a determined environmental campaign to ban the collection of fins.13 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleHealth researchers call for cap on saltA public health expert has called on the Government to regulate the amount of salt in commercial foods.11 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessSubway chain hits 250 storesAmerican sandwich brand Subway has just opened its 250th New Zealand store and has bullish plans for local expansion, with 20 restaurants set to open this year.10 Mar 05:00 PM
BusinessGattung back with gourmet food ventureFormer Telecom chief executive Theresa Gattung says a new gourmet food start-up she's helping bankroll has solid prospects as New Zealand has become "a nation of foodies".10 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleImagine a fridge that re-stocks itself...Imagine opening your fridge, discovering you're out of milk but knowing an email has been sent to your local store ordering a fresh bottle.05 Mar 08:45 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: What are your restaurant gripes?Here are a few of Shelley Bridgeman's favourite gripes, come and share your own.04 Mar 09:50 PM
AgribusinessMoa Beer enters Canadian marketBoutique beer maker Moa is hoping to cash in on a growing craft beer market in Canada.27 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestylePippa Middleton will pick up the pen againDespite being widely slammed for her first attempt at writing, Pippa Middleton will give it another go, this time in a monthly food column.25 Feb 09:10 PM
BusinessHorsemeat found in frozen meatballsIkea has been drawn into Europe's widening food labelling scandal as authorities said they had detected horse meat in frozen meatballs labelled as beef and pork.25 Feb 05:21 PM
LifestylePrices up, quality downThe likelihood of paying two or three dollars for a disappointingly stringy avocado is proving to be higher than usual this summer.21 Feb 11:45 PM
OpinionBrock Bastian: Companion guide to eating meatImagine the following scenario. You go into your local sandwich shop for lunch and order a roast beef on rye with a dash of mustard.19 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyThe facts behind food price scareFood prices are not becoming more expensive as the increase in cost tracks the rate of inflation, an economist says.18 Feb 08:55 PM
BusinessNew twist in horsemeat scandalKey intermediaries involved in the trade of horsemeat appear to have used a similar secretive network of companies to convicted arms trafficker Viktor Bout.17 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessBring down vege prices - doctorA doctor battling the country's obesity epidemic says the "tragically" high fruit and vegetable prices need to be forced down, and junk food prices need to hit consumers in the pocket.16 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandCoke recalls five drinksCoca-Cola is recalling five of its popular drinks because there might be glass fragments in the bottles.15 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleCoroner's warning about CokeA caffeine overload brought on by drinking up to 10 litres of Coca-Cola a day was a contributing factor in a woman's death, a coroner has ruled.12 Feb 04:30 PM