The researchers found those who ate more pasta and stuck more to a Mediterranean diet were likely to have a lower BMI.

A self-described "carrot aficionado" was unimpressed with a bag of carrots. This is what he did when asked to "elaborate" on his complaint.

From energy drinks and 'rubbish food day' to vege gardens and lolly bans, a new survey of lunchboxes exposes two tales of eating behaviour in NZ schools.

The Filipino dish, known only as Soup Number Five, looks like regular meat soup, but has bull or ox penis as its main ingredient.

Sometimes it feels like you need superhero powers to get through your supermarket shopping.

Want change out of $30 this weekend? Look no further.

Easy fare ticks all the boxes.

Manuka honey is making a big comeback with plans to develop a $1.2 billion honey industry.

COMMENT: Additives abound in this packet so why not buy pork shoulder and cook it yourself?

Heading out for drinks tonight? This bartender has a few pointers for you.

The man who ate Lincoln Rd goes on a junk crawl, dining on pizza, pork sandwiches, donuts and smoothies, all in one outing.

Celebrate World Chocolate Day with one of these delicious chocolate desserts on menus around Auckland.

Move over sugar, salt is the new public-enemy-number-one.

Beers on a night out breaking the bank? Be grateful you don't live in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Chef Asher Assaraf is giving back to a community which means the world to him - providing cooking classes to Kiwis with Down Syndrome.

Take your tastebuds on holiday too when you explore the Pacific, writes Leila George.

The Green Party says it will not soften its anti-genetic modification stance despite a plea from some of the world's top scientists.

How do you cope when your child is battling obesity?

Japanese eatery a welcome addition to Takapuna's Main Beach strip.

Warm spices turn veges into winter comfort food.

Studies have found when a food has a health claim on its label, people tend to assign extra health-giving properties to it.

When Richard Emerson sold his small Dunedin brewery to national giant Lion four years ago it took him well out of his comfort zone.

Make beautiful music with delicious dinner matches.

Proof that size is not everything but that flavour makes a winner.

Mike Jeffries on why he thinks New Zealand will be up for pigging out on bacon jam.

The board of fast-food operator Restaurant Brands has asked shareholders to approve an 18pc boost to its pool for directors' fees.

COMMENT: As far as cake mixes go, I rate this one highly because it is easy to make and tastes good.

The celebrity chef has taken to Reddit to dish on his worst food trend, and answer fan questions in his typically ruthless, terrifying style.

Steve Braunias, The man who ate Lincoln Rd, witnesses a shocking reality when he dines at BBQ Hut Nood Les for lunch.

Little Jimmy brings delicious food and an urbane edge to Epsom dining.