Air NZ has appointed two leading international wine judges and commentators to help select the one million bottles of wine its passengers drink annually.

One of the country's leading food writers has launched a withering attack on "amateur diners" who she says are destroying the reputations of top eateries.

The maxim that it's not what you eat for dinner, but who you share it with, now has scientific credence.

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.

A major supermarket chain has issued a recall of a breakfast spread over fears it contains traces of peanuts, which could pose a danger for those with a peanut allergy.

Craft beers are gaining in popularity here and around the world. As a result, some brewers are steering away from traditional ingredients, opting instead for unique (and wacky) flavours.

Embrace the plentiful bounty from flourishing vege gardens and local markets with simple, fresh and delicious recipes

Makes 1 x 22cm tart. Shortcrust pastry: 180g butter. 240g plain flour. ½ tsp salt. ¼ cup iced water.

Growing up in Wellington on traditional Kiwi cuisine of roast lamb and vegetables made me a most unlikely candidate for feats of culinary daring.

Despite tough economic times, nearly a third of Kiwis eat out more than they cook at home.

Don't be afraid to ask for help when choosing a wine to accompany your meal.

The impact of a higher GST rate has been felt in the supermarket, said Statistics NZ, with food prices rising 2.2 per cent in October.

If you have a taste for the high life, now's the time to bag a bargain - supermarkets and wine retailers are staging a "champagne war".