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An April long weekend - perfect for salads with company

Three salads perfect for a long weekend of relaxed feasting with friends and family

Restaurant review: Still-life sashimi and the artistic brilliance of Cocoro; Yvonne Lorkin peruses the drinks list

Push the boat out with 25-plus different species of kaimoana (matched sake optional).

Easter eats: Where to go and what to cook this long weekend

From dining out options to recipes to cook at home, we've got your sorted this Easter.

The best hot cross buns for your Easter weekend

Butter up your family and friends this Easter with these delicious hot cross buns.

Get your long weekend mood on with top wines for solo moments and family affairs

Ten top tipples for Easter from Yvonne Lorkin

5 delicious hot cross buns to buy or DIY

Kiwis rejoice - the best buns in town are here and ready to serve piping hot this Easter.

The unusual hot cross bun recipe confusing the internet

'Might just have to put the vegetarianism down for a sec because this looks too good.'

Survey shows 75pc of people prefer a 'dad bod'

Surprising survey findings reveal that a 'dad bod' is preferable to a toned six-pack.

Sweet revenge: NZ couple get last laugh with pineapple harvest

"Because it's never been done before here ... people thought it could never be done."

Restaurant review: Falafel redemption at the Gemmayze Street refurb

Where charred cucumber and dried mint is the autumnal segue you didn't know you needed.

Does wine lose its spirit when the alcohol is removed?

New York Times: The new generation of alcohol-free wines offers a promising opportunity.

Is intermittent fasting the key to weight loss for middle-aged men?

For men, fasting has more appeal than just 'going on a diet' - but does it work?

Crackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinks

A video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.

Fonterra's China team puts Anchor brand in lights

Chinese created 150,000 online greetings posters using Anchor designs.

Help hospo by scrapping tax on kegged beer, brewers ask Govt

The Brewers Association has asked the government to halve the excise tax on kegged beer.

Restaurant review: Hot chook and seriously cool noodles at Ockhee

Meet your new favourite way to eat kūmara - chewy, bouncy Korean noodles.