The ease with which Moa Group raised $16 million through its stock exchange float shows the thirst Kiwi investors have for "great New Zealand companies".

Shares in Moa Group, the boutique beer maker doing NZ's first initial public offering of the year, have started trading on the NZX at an 8 per cent premium.

Seasonal falls in vegetable prices took the food price index down 0.6pc last month.

The product developed with the company Flyhidrate consists of three different coloured drinks, designed to be consumed at different stages of a long-haul flight.

Local eateries are have signature dishes on offer at bargain prices during this special event, reports Alexia Santamaria.

Alexia Santamaria rounds up some of the Auckland eateries serving up what they grow.

Viva's annual wrap-up of some of the best takeout food Auckland has to offer.

The council representing local food manufacturers has defended the use of controversial additives, including some that have proven negative effects in children.

Ben Bayly, head chef at Auckland's Grove restaurant, lines up with a VIP list of food stars from around the world for the Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2004 International Launch.

A Facebook campaign about plastic lollipop sticks has forced Chupa Chups to start a project that will change the product to a more sustainable material.

The much vaunted Great West Coast Whitebait Festival in Christchurch has left the Hokitika organisers $100,000 out of pocket.

A spate of deaths in the United States linked to a highly caffeinated energy drink will be reviewed, and could lead to caffeine levels in such drinks being slashed here.

A shop's failure prompts decision to focus on online sales instead.

Katherine Butler is sick of restaurant concepts. Why can't we just eat, drink and talk?