Food
And the award goes to …
It will probably come as no surprise that beer is still the most popular alcoholic drink in Aotearoa. But who brews the best of the best? Audio
Restaurant Month in Tāmaki Makaurau
Restaurant Month has kicked off in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and this year marks the 15th anniversary. Audio
Food: Sticky Date Cake with Coffee Buttercream
How good would a slice of sticky date cake with coffee buttercream be right now? Well, it can be yours, all you have to do is make it! Gretchen Lowe shares the recipe with Jesse. It's from her new… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 1st August 2025
In today's episode, in a surprise out of the White House, New Zealand exports are being slapped with a 15 percent tariff rate; Animation and visuals giant, Weta FX, has confirmed it's looking to cut… Audio
Wellington on a plate kicks off
It's August the first which means it's time for Wellingtonians to lose their minds over burgers. Wellington On a Plate festival director Beth Brash spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth is back from his international trade mission - and rights the Fruit of the Week ship - cherimoya!! Audio
Sydney pub charges nearly $100 for steak and mashed potato
A Sydney pub is raising eyebrows for charging nearly $100 for steak and mashed potato. Auckland restaurateur Michael Dearth spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Would you eat a genetically-modified purple tomato?
Food Standards Australia New Zealand said it had received an application to use and sell the fruit.
French potato top takes home big win in Pie Awards
The upper crust of pie-makers all gathered to put their not so humble fare on show last night at the annual Pie Awards - with a potato top with a French twist taking top honours. But baking the best… Audio
Easy Eats: Mushroom and Cashew Curry
Kelly Gibney joins Jesse to share her mushroom and cashew curry recipe. She says mushrooms are a nutrition powerhouse and super versatile in the kitchen They take on flavour brilliantly and cook fast… Audio
Making meals matter
Everybody Eats is a social restaurant concept. It's three course meals are open to all: Lawyers, students, hospitality staff, the homeless, whomever. And all on a "pay what you can" basis. Since… Audio
Baker's very early start to prepare New Zealand's best pies
A luxury potato top pie has taken out the 2025 Supreme Pie Award.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 July 2025
In today's episode, thirty-six thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday for 24 hours; Auckland councillors are calling on the… Audio
Potato top pie from Rosedale bakery wins Supreme Pie Award
A potato top pie with a centre core of fondant-style cooked potatoes, finished in au gratin layers, has taken out the 27th Bakels Supreme Pie Award. Rosedale Bakery and Cafe owner Sam So spoke to… Audio
Live from the 2025 Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards
Emile Donovan crosses to the glitz and glamour of our nation's pie awards to congratulate gold category winner Jason Hay from Richoux Patisserie Ellerslie. Audio