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What produce is in season for autumn?

Out with the old, in with the new – what’s good buying in the produce section right now.

Solo dining: why everyone should try eating alone

How to have the optimal solo dining experience, and why chefs are welcoming the trend.

Katsu Katsu restaurant: The crispiest, cheesiest reason to park in Newmarket?

"The utensil's sole purpose was to ensure I scraped every bit of hot, gooey cheese."

Ricky Gervais and Ed Sheeran market vodka and hot sauce; Inside the world of celebrity food and drink brands

Big stars are endorsing products - but who gains what from these partnerships?

Are all cooking oil sprays healthy?

Not all cooking sprays are created equal.

Can intermittent fasting kill you?

A new study suggests the biggest trend in dieting might actually do more harm than good.

Te Pāti Māori seeks cross party support to remove GST on kai

Co-leader Rawiri Waititi has written to all MPs seeking their support for food bill.

'Childhood favourite disappears': Classic Kiwi treat to be axed

'We grew up buying these for 20c each. It's sad to see a classic go.'

Are oats really bad for you?

Oat milk is out amid claims oats are unhealthy - but nutritionists say otherwise.

Small town, big appetite: The best places to eat and drink in Arrowtown right now

From fancy meals to NZ's best lamb you can take home, Arrowtown is a must-do for foodies.

Dinner party shock: Host asks guest to chip in $100

'We could go out for a nice dinner for that amount.'

Pie heaven: new PieBot invention hits Auckland building sites

Inventor Vincent Wong buys a pie from a machine he and business partner Sasha Mate invented. Video / Supplied

Property Insider: Who ate all the pies? Sacked Filipino worker finds new job

How to keep tradies on your site? Could a pie-dispensing machine help retain them?

Make a new favourite for morning tea

These cheesy apple scones will be the star of any morning snack.

Why a few drinks change your personality

Turning from a happy to a sad drunk? How to know which kind you are, and how to change.

Tairāwhiti conservationist discovers new mānuka species

Graeme Atkins confirms new manuka species 20 years after initial find.

'Frightening' Concern for vulnerable families amid free lunch uncertainty

115 Northland schools were under the scheme as of last year, figures show.

Where the wild things are: Locusts, crickets and balls of all kinds on the menu

Explore the crunchy, wriggly, bizarre kai at this year's Wildfoods Festival in Hokitika.