Food campaigners are unhappy with plans by Food Standards Australia New Zealand to allow food producers to use more of a controversial sweetener.

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This is a place providing quality food with a character of its own at a very competitive price, well presented with competent service in a pleasing venue.

Two conflicting ingredients labels on these doughnuts leaves a bad taste in Wendyl Nissen's mouth.

Nicky Park reviews Ceremony in Grafton for brunch.

There are few traditions more likely to put me off an event than a request to bring a plate, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

The perfect spot for a feed and a few drinks before kicking along to other K Rd haunts.

She saw the words "no sugar" and logically thought she was buying something that was not sweetened. Now she knows that that is not necessarily the case.

WeightWatchers and Kaweka chicken meals have also been recalled due to the risk of possible chicken bone fragments.

Coffee can be more than just your daily morning fix.

She asked for a "wee blonde girl" but thanks to a text message error got a "blind" one instead.

Chicken producer Tegel is back on the block, with investment banks Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank having been appointed this week to sell the company.

The author of a controversial Paleo cookbook for baby and toddlers has defended a recipe which critics say has the potential to kill a child.

The waitress admits she would probably get fired if she provided friendly service. "You know what, grandpa? If I was nice to you I'd get canned," she says.

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Smarter than your average local but would it kill them to take bookings?

Artificial colours and flavours detract from the good vibes of this gluten and dairy-free slice, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Auckland Grammar School's first cookbook, A Taste of Grammar, is being launched at the school's main hall on Sunday afternoon.

A NZ-born Brooklyn-based food photographer has set out to show the world what the sugar found in popular soft drinks really looks like.

A Royal Oak restaurant is bound to convert you to the flavours of Filipino cuisine.

The service was pleasant and amazingly fast for a busy Saturday morning.

Dr Michelle Dickinson, also known as Nanogirl, is an Auckland University nanotechnologist who is passionate about getting Kiwis hooked on science. Tweet her your science questions @medickinson

"I'd previously done juicing in the past and I could never make it through a whole day, let alone a whole week. I could soup for five days and when I'm done I want more."

Anaheim has a serious beer scene brewing. By the end of the year, the Orange County city will be home to more than a dozen breweries.

First it was Burger King Japan with black and red burgers, now KFC China has upped the ante and released a pink burger as well.

It's very narrow inside so if you didn't know the other patrons upon arrival, you will soon be rubbing shoulders with them.

Here's a fun fact for your Wednesday morning. You can't melt a flake chocolate bar in the microwave. Don't believe me? I'll prove it... Source: Mike Hosking Breakfast/Facebook

The chart below lays out thirteen awesome combinations that are so versatile they can almost all work as a sauce, dip, or salad dressing.