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Temporarily F.A.W.C-less: Hawke's Bay woman stole giant fork to go partying
The contrite thief returned the 1.2m utensil after it was taken for a night on the town.

Cadbury release Pineapple Lumps Perky Nana mash up
Taste test: Is marrying a beloved pineapple chocolate with a banana favourite a good idea?

Jump in chicken eating prompts new food safety testing probe
Fresh look at campylobacter testing limits as Kiwis eat more chickens.

Diet drinks are a nutritional pariah, but the case against them is thin
Comment: Should we let perfect be the enemy of perfectly okay?

All or nothing: Behemoth Brewing's final equity crowdfunding push
Andrew Childs has less than two weeks to raise another half a million dollars.

Bag in state of disrepair? Foodstuffs have to offer free replacement
Foodstuff dispute the woman's claims and say customers can bring any bag they like.

The best places to eat and drink in Sydney's Surry Hills
Heading to Sydney? Be sure to check out these spots next time you're in town.

Niki Bezzant: The healthy way to snack
"Snackification" is a big and growing trend. Don't get caught out by it.

For those with hearing impairments, restaurant noise isn't just an irritation. It's discrimination
The law has largely remained silent on noisy eateries.

Why this KFC franchise is giving away free chicken
The franchisee reckons his restaurant has got what it takes.

Food on fire: Auckland's hottest culinary trend
A staple of the 90s, flambe is hot once again.

Restaurant review: The Cav
The Cav's cray and chips was Frankenfood that (almost) made sense.

Mussels warning after food poisoning jump
Warning: don't eat raw mussels after Coromandel food poisoning outbreak.

Brunch review: Dizengoff
Alice Peacock visits Ponsonby's Dizengoff, an Auckland brunch favourite for many years.

Avocado heists feed sushi black market
Avocado thieves are supplying a growing black market for sushi shops.

Watch: Former Kiwi model eats 1kg of Nutella in four minutes
The former Miss Earth New Zealand downed the entire jar without any water.

A man ate expired food for a year. Here's what happened
Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: Ate yoghurt months after its expiry date.

The best bar to see the lights of Vivid, Sydney
Warning: Your ears may pop as you shoot up to the entrance.

Vegetarian feast at luxury South Indian hotel
Winston Aldworth dines at a luxury hotel in South India

A Taste of ... Bordeaux with Jonathan Granada
An LA chef visiting Auckland shares his divine coq au vin recipe.

Chasing a plate in ... Melaka
Proof of the city's Portuguese, Dutch and British past comes to life in Melaka's food.

Confession box: Chef Tony Tan on why gluttony, greed and lust are vital in his work
Chef Tony Tan steps into the Confession Box.

My Kitchen Rules judge on opening his own restaurant
Now it's your turn to pass judgement on the MKRNZ judge...

Why have Sir Michael Hill and top chef Ben Bayly teamed up?
Top chef Ben Bayly and Sir Michael Hill are bringing a slice of Italy to Arrowtown.

Soup: To drink or not to drink? That is the question...
Should-you-or-shouldn't you slurp down ramen's broth? It's complicated.

Why is Nadia making me pay $30 more a week for dinner just because I'm single?
My Lonely Food Bag: Our single columnist rues her cooking options.

Brisbane cafe's nasty response to Facebook review
Mum posted a review when she couldn't take her young son to a cafe. The reply was harsh.