Jacob Brown
New president for Iran could make policy changes
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a new president in charge in Iran, who could pave the way for some major changes in domestic and foreign policy, more talks of a… Audio
Low turnout sends Iran's election into a second round
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Iran's presidential election entering a second round, hundreds of thousands of Afghan people set to be deported from Pakistan and… Audio
Figures released of amount of deaths during Hajj pilgrimage
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about major attacks across Gaza over the weekend, fears of an all-out war up on Israel's northern border with Lebanon brewing and offical… Audio
Israeli military to allow military pause along aid route
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about the Israeli military's plan to allow a military pause along an aid route, the latest on ceasefire talks and the looming risk of… Audio
Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz resigns
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Benny Gantz resigning from the Israeli war cabinet and a raid in Gaza by the Israeli army that saw the release of four hostages at the… Audio
Benjamin Netanyahu issues new threat to Hamas
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about developments from Israel and Iran over the weekend, Benjamin Netanyahu issuing a new threat to Hamas and violence between Israeli… Audio
Reports of airstrike on Iran - Middle East correspondent
Let's head to the Middle East now where there are reports of an airstrike on Iran. Both CNN and CBS say a US officials have confirmed Israel has launched an attack on Iran. Audio
Middle East: tensions escalate between Israel and Iran
Middle East correspondent speaks to Lisa Owen about tensions escalating in the region after the Iranian attack on Israel, the United States' stance on the attack and emerging hostility between… Audio
Israel withdrawing large number of troops from southern Gaza
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Israel announcing it's withdrawing a large number of troops from southern Gaza, a new round of ceasefire talks getting underway in Cairo… Audio
Israel blocks large number of UN aid shipments
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Israel moving to block a large number of UN aid shipments, latest ceasefire talks seeming to have fallen over and ISIS back in the… Audio
Netanyahu pressing ahead with plans for a military operation
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Benjamin Netanyahu pressing ahead with plans for a military operation in southern Gaza, despite international warnings against a move… Audio
Progress in talks to release hostages in Gaza
Let's get to the Middle East, correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Food with Jacob Brown
Co-owner and chef at The Larder in Wellington, Jacob Brown, loves mushrooms. He's been out foraging locally for mushrooms which he uses in his recipe for Rabbit Cacciatore. He shares the recipe and… Audio
Food with Jacob Brown
Today we have Jacob Brown from the Larder in Wellington sharing a summer recipe. He's got a delicious fish dish with an Italian twist. His Sicilian style lightly pickled fish serves six and has a bit… Audio
Jacob Brown's Italian doughnuts (Bombolini)
Bombolini are one of the most popular items on the menu at Jacob Brown's Wellington restaurant The Larder. He shares the recipe with us. Audio
Yes you can! Using tinned food to create delicious dishes
Jacob Brown from The Larder restaurant in Wellington showcases the ways to use the humble can to create delicious dishes. As part of Wellington On a Plate he is hosting 'Can Do' in collaboration with… Audio
Canada legalises recreational cannabis
Canada has become the second country after Uruguay to legalise cannabis nationwide. Yesterday the Senate passed a "historic" bill by a margin of 52-29. Officials say cannabis will be strictly… Audio
Canada to vote on cannabis legalisation as world watches
There's a lot of international attention on Canada as the country is set to vote on legalising cannabis. It also will host the leaders of the US, Italy, France, Germany, the UK and Japan on Saturday… Audio
How to make great meatballs
Chef, Jacob Brown from Wellington restaurant, The Larder, shares his recipe for lamb and mint meatballs, and gives us his tips to make perfectly cooked meatballs and tomato sauce. Audio
How to make your own poultry salt
Jacob Brown, of The Larder in Mirimar, Wellington, has tips on making your own poultry salt, which makes things like hot chips pretty tasty. He shares a recipe for his duck neck salt. Audio
