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Researchers link fast food to dangerous chemicals
"We're not trying to create paranoia or anxiety, but I do think our findings are alarming. It's not every day that you conduct a study where the results are this strong."
World's most succulent seafood
The lesson took place on a remote section of our rocky coast about eight hours' drive from Auckland.
Wendyl Nissen: Additives abound in not-so-natural pasta
COMMENT: So I'm afraid to say this is a highly processed meal of pasta, in my opinion.
Steve Braunias: The man who ate Lincoln Rd rates Eves Pantry
OPINION: Eves Pantry feels like a little bit of Epsom has come to Lincoln Rd, writes Steve Braunias.
Would you wear Nutella on your lips?
It takes just three ingredients to make delicious Nutella lip balm, and it won't stain your lips brown.
Take your food pics to the next level
Raise your hand if in the past 30 days you've hunched over a plate, tweaking filters here, adjusting warmth or structure there, all to create the perfect #foodgram.
Revealed: Kiwis' favourite comfort food
Almost a third of Kiwis say pies are their go-to comfort food.
Tight investment laws choke Aust food producers
Australia's farmers and food producers face a protectionist backlash at home against Chinese investment.
Is this the world's worst sandwich filling?
One man's favourite combo has the internet in heated debate.
Spinach recall wider than My Food Bag customers
A recall of bacteria-infested spinach has now widened further than My Food Bag customers.
Foods you didn't know could be frozen
The list of foods that can be frozen is a lot longer than you think - save cash and cut back on food waste by stocking up your freezer.
Brian Rudman: Sugar obesity link plain for all but Govt to see
COMMENT: This refusal to confront the obesity-diabetes epidemic is like a replay of the global warming crisis fiasco, writes Brian Rudman
Cauliflower prices hit record high
Cauliflower prices have risen 66 per cent to their highest level since 1994.
Free tea for breastfeeding mums sparks outrage
A cafe's kind offer to breastfeeding mums has riled the internet.
My Food Bag warning
Company says customers delivered baby spinach on Sunday or Monday should toss it out due to a food safety warning.
Auckland's best restaurants
Modern Indian restaurant Cassia has been named Auckland's best restaurant for 2016...
Why sugar addiction is like drug abuse
New research reveals the scary similarities between sugar addiction and drug abuse.
Creepy crawly superfood we 'should be eating'
An expert reveals the food we should be eating, and do on occasion without realising.
Booming demand is making vanilla taste bad
The price of the vanilla bean has more than tripled in the past year as output slips and quality suffers.
Taste the flavours of multi-cultural NZ
Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online.
How to make Farina's bocconcini at home
Sergio Maglione from Farina restaurant in Auckland cooks up some delicious autumn dishes.
How to make Farina lasagna at home
Sergio Maglione from Farina restaurant in Auckland cooks up some delicious autumn dishes.
Recipes to farewell summer
There are still a few balmy evenings left to fit in barbecues as autumn creeps in.
Spy: The knives are out
The best of the best in Auckland's foodie scene will gather at the waterfront's Shed 10 tomorrow night for the Metro 2016 Restaurant of the Year.
Restaurant review: Brothers Juke Joint BBQ
It's all about ticking the boxes at this protein-powered joint.
Bad sushi habits 'killing' real taste
Sushi chef Oizumi Fujiya cringes each time he sees a diner soak an entire piece of sushi into soy sauce or eat preserved ginger slices as a topping.
Solution to curry in a hurry
Most of us have done it. Gone to the Asian store and bought galangal, lemongrass, shrimp paste and the rest and spent most of our day off making a curry.
Five great places to eat in Rarotonga
We've just been on the tiny island of Rarotonga, where there are scores of eating options, so here are a few we visited and can recommend.