One NZ brewer has shunned the traditional method of freezing beer and has instead taken to the slopes, making the most of all the snow has to offer.

A mother says she will no longer go to a West Auckland restaurant after claiming she was told off by staff for bringing in food from a different takeaway outlet.

Tap Bar, the country's first alcohol-free bar, has shut its doors after only five weeks of business on Auckland's Karangahape Rd.

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Perilous entry leads to heavenly food.

On Wednesday night Spy met My Kitchen Rules' winning duo, Steve Flood, 31, and Will Stewart, 37. And we weren't the only ones.

A spectacular set that includes a living wall of herbs and an 'Alpine lodge' has been created for the new MasterChef series, writes Sarah Ell.

Lean, but certainly not mean, venison is a New Zealand-grown flavour sensation.

The potato is being credited with fuelling the extraordinary expansion of the brain in human evolution.

Move over Pavlova - the humble chocolate cake is New Zealand's favourite.

Vibrant Malaysian offering from Top chef Josh Emett invigorates Takapuna.

Office vending machines can be ruinous to waistlines, but an expert says choosing real foods limits damage.

Portraits of Audrey Hepburn and Charlie Chaplin, views of Venetian canals or a growling lion, these artworks all have something in common outside hefty price tags - they're edible.

If you're in this part of town and feeling peckish, The Parlour is worth a visit.

Getting down to the real juice about sugary drinks, cold pasteurised is as real as you get on a supermarket shelf, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Toddlers in Britain are to be referred to weekly weight-loss classes to curb rising obesity levels.

While it's always a good idea to opt for a local offering, if you feel like treating yourself to a good bottle of red there's nothing stopping you from looking at old favourites and lesser-known lovelies from over the seas.

British besties Will Stewart and Steve Flood - aka My Kitchen Rules Australia's 'Gourmet Pommies' - dined at Auckland's Gusto restaurant last night.

It's time to embrace rustic comfort foods wholeheartedly; celebrating the healing qualities and traditional origins of bones.

Curry really could be the spice of life after scientists discovered that eating hot food regularly possibly lowers the risk of dying prematurely.

Peaches and cream tipped the balance in favour of the English expats over their Aussie rivals in the My Kitchen Rules finale.

Accidents happen, and sometimes even beget delicious developments. Here are five of the best 'accidental' treats.

A step-by-step guide to the dramatic way a can of Diet Coke affects the body from 10 minutes after the first sip until an hour later.

They could have the best job in the world. Dr Rowald Hepp and Simon Nunns are among 13 experts tasting 120 wines each over three days at one of New Zealand's largest wine shows.

Dr Rowald Hepp, from Germany and Simon Nunns from Coopers Creek Vineyard in Kumeu are among 13 experts tasting 120 wines each over three days at one of New Zealand's largest wine shows.

The reality is many items construed as healthy options are not even close. We give you the low-down plus our healthier alternatives.

A man is suing an In-N-Out burger restaurant in California for allegedly spiking his milkshake with methamphetamines.

Alcohol enters the bloodstream mainly through the lungs but also the eyeballs. Guests are advised to "breathe responsibly."

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A Korean grandmother is using secret recipes passed down from generation to generation in her family to share her culture in her adopted homeland.