Latest Food & Drink
Try a whole roasted cauliflower for your next meatless meal
An almond crumb, including lemon zest, adds a crunchy topping.
What broccoli does to your heart and prostate health
Brocolli has a lot to offer from boosting our gut health to warding off dementia.
Extreme ‘clean’ eating can tip healthy eaters into a danger zone
Disordered eating of nutritious but limited diets can be fuelled by social media.
The worst late-night snacks for your health (and what to swap them with)
Late-night snacks often lead to blood sugar spikes, crashes and adrenaline responses.
Why this chorizo stew is your new weeknight favourite
It's definitely a great one-pot solution for midweek meals.
Recipes
Soba to spaghetti: Why chilled noodles are the perfect summer meal
Cool down with flavour-packed chilled noodle dishes – easy, versatile and delicious.
Cold brew, hot summer: How to make the perfect iced coffee at home
Beat the heat with DIY iced coffee.
The best produce to eat in January and February
It's the perfect time to enjoy vibrant, flavourful fruit and vegetables.
Take it outside: How to eat alfresco without any fuss
Alfresco dining has evolved beyond the classic BBQ. Nikki Birrell shares her advice.
Fuss-free New Year’s Day brunch ideas – even if you’re feeling worse for wear
Celebrating the start of 2025 doesn't have to involve hours in the kitchen.
Recipes from Fresh
Sweet Chilli Crumbed Dory Bao Buns
Kids will love these bao buns - quick and easy to make but packed with flavour!
Smoked salmon poke bowl
As beautiful to look at as it is to eat, this poke bowl is a light and healthy lunch...
Chicken Burger with a Twist
Give the traditional chicken burger an Asian twist with teriyaki sauce...
Fish Baguette with Tartare Sauce
Treat yourself at lunchtime! Take a few minutes to put this fish baguette together...
Thai Coconut Poached Fish
Spicy Thai basil provides an aromatic background to this recipe.
Apple, Walnut, and Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin
This rolled and stuffed pork roast makes an impressive dish for a cold night.
Latest Recipe collections
Cauli-power: The best cauliflower recipes
It’s come a long way from being boiled and bland - look what cauliflower can do now.
Baking with feijoa
Feijoa season is upon us, so get baking with these cake, muffin and slice recipes.
30-minute 5-ingredient meals
Quick and simple meal solutions, for when you need dinner on the table in a hurry
Restaurant Reviews
How to make the most of 48 hours in Central Otago
No dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Why now is the perfect time to take a bite out of Bangkok
Bangkok’s food scene has never looked — or tasted — so good.
Feuds, food and famous guests: Auckland’s fine-dining godfather reveals secrets and scandals
‘Disgusting’: A key restaurant ingredient that Tony Astle says needs an overhaul.
From winger to wine bar: former All Black opens a cantina on the Sunshine Coast
Inspired by the Mediterranean, there are even some NZ wines on the menu.
Elephant Hill’s new menu: Linda Hall samples the goods
Did you know you can make delicious crackers from beer waste?
Ego, theatre and insane bills: Are these really the world’s ‘50 best restaurants’?
New York Times: An even bigger question - are they even restaurants?
More Food & Drink news
How to make quick and easy soba noodle salad jars
Prepare it the night before for an easy grab-and-go lunch!
Why is New Zealand garlic so expensive?
Why does a head of home-grown garlic cost an arm and a leg, compared to imported garlic?
The easy way to check your gut health - for free
Forget expensive gut health kits, try this hack for a quick check.
Is a Marmite sandwich and an apple good enough for a child’s lunch?
Experts say a Marmite sandwich and apple won't keep a child full.
Tinned fruit is healthier than you think – here’s why
Turn your nose up at canned peaches or prunes? Think again.
Tinned fruit is healthier than you think – here’s why
Turn your nose up at canned peaches or prunes? Think again.
'End of an era': Popular Auckland eatery to close after 20 years
One person said they were 'heartbroken' by the announcement.
Is decaf tea healthier? Experts weigh in
Tea is full of health benefits, but do we drink too much? And is it time to switch?
Coffee prices are at a 50-year high. Producers aren’t celebrating
New York Times: How climate change is reshaping the future of coffee farming.
How to make a gluten-free quiche with a crispy potato crust
Ditch the pastry for this easy dish.
What should you eat if you have arthritis? A rheumatologist says these foods could help
OPINION: Improving your diet can help to reduce inflammation.
How Biscoff, a little Belgian biscuit, took over the world
Times: How did Biscoff go from hairdresser freebie to Gen Z obsession?
‘Where were the warning labels?’: Bowel cancer survivor on processed meat
Morris-Marr, 44, is now cancer-free after receiving a rare liver transplant last year.