S.P.Q.R, hallmark of Auckland dining and Ponsonby road staple for over twenty years, publishes the cookbook S.P.Q.R with the restaurant's recipes, photographs and, republished here, a tribute written by Simon Farrell-Green.

McDonald's myths are easy to come by and we all know that fresh, organic food is not only healthier but tastes much nicer, right?

In short, eating is a moral, political and ethical minefield, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

Auckland coffee roasters have won out at this year's coffee awards, taking home seven of the nine categories including the supreme award.

A little bit of rot is hot to trot these days. That is, food that has been intentionally fermented. And here's why.

Drinkers reported better sexual function than teetotallers, while meat-eaters had a higher sperm density than vegetarians.

Kiwi apples have been slated by an acclaimed British-based chef as flavourless and full of sugar.

The best picnics involve shade, sunshine and home-made treats.

An idyllic waterfront meal cooked by celebrity chef Ben Bayly proved the perfect tonic for cancer-sufferer Wendy Thompson.

For some, the only real choice of wine is white or red. For red wine aficionados, here are some recent releases worthy of consideration.

In what promises to be the "most authentic Spanish bar in New Zealand" Pepitos is a welcome addition to the hungry North Shore dining scene.

He used to be a fine dining chef in Wellington. Then he had an epiphany and moved to Auckland. Greg Dixon meets Al Brown, the man who learned to relax at dinner and made us do the same.

BBC prgramme Trust Me, I'm a Doctor has discovered the process reduces the rise in blood glucose making the carbohydrate much healthier.

Fans of a new "artisan" chocolate milk have been waiting at supermarkets around the North Island to snap it up within minutes of its delivery from a northern Waikato farm.

Feeling flush with cash and want to impress your mates by shouting them a meal? We've got five of the most expensive meals in the world to please your palate.

We visit New Zealand's largest dedicated cidery in Nelson to find out the best things about this beverage which is slowly catching up to beer as the preferred alcohol of choice this summer.

McDonald’s goes on myth-busting offensive and invites cameras into its burger factory for the first time.

The annual Devro New Zealand Sausage competition took place in Auckland today. Catherine Smith, a judge at the prestigious event, shares the experience.

A cider made from New Zealand fruit by a fledgling north Auckland brewery is gaining international accolades as the drink rises in popularity here.

The massive foodie tome, 1001 Restaurants You Must Experience Before You Die, has just been released. Among the featured eateries are a dozen of NZ's best.

Wine cellars are the stuff of every wine lover’s dreams and it is possible to create a good one on a shoestring budget, writes Joelle Thomson.