Two in five Kiwis are addicted to chocolate according to a recent survey conducted by Waikato Valley Chocolate.

The New Zealand owned company commissioned the survey to get a better idea of Kiwis’ chocolate eating habits.

Foodies and food lovers take note; Auckland's ultimate culinary festival, Taste of Auckland will make its triumphant return to Victoria Park from Thursday November 15, to Sunday November 18, 2012 - and limited Earlybird tickets are now on sale.

The floodgates have opened and visitors are pouring into The Food Show to try and buy from New Zealand's biggest and most delicious selection of food, drink, and kitchen equipment.

Oysters with wasabi tartare, snapper ceviche with pink grapefruit, pulled pork sliders and the classic Tyler St. hot dog.

There is a feeling of anticipation brewing across the nation as chefs from Whangarei to Invercargill prepare to fight it out in the 15th annual Monteith's Beer and Wild Food Challenge.

According to a UK science report baked potatoes can have a positive effect on our mood as well as our diet, with the aroma given off while cooking helping to remind us of our happiest memories - otherwise known as the Maillard Effect.

Tai-Pan Trading Ltd are conducting a voluntary recall on Extra Joss Active powdered drink with Sports Bottle promo 2 pack, purchased from major supermarkets throughout New Zealand, due to product containing Royal Jelly. No mandatory warning statement was displayed on the outer packaging.

Honorary 'Pie' Minister John Key has pronounced today (Friday 29 June) New Zealand's inaugural National Pie Day, following a request from radio hosts Robert and Jono.

Visa Wellington On a Plate has tonight revealed its biggest banquet ever, introducing a few new flavours to its popular menu for 2012.

By Frank and Muriel Newman