Food
Hamilton's Rocket Coffee named in top 100 coffee shops
Hamilton cafe 'Rocket Coffee' has been named on a list of the World's Top 100 Coffee Shops the only New Zealand cafe to be included. Rocket Coffee co-owner Glen Crompton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The late night American diner Kiwis keep coming back to
Late night buffalo wings, hot fudge cake and room for large groyps, are among reasons diners say Denny's has a special place in their hearts.
First Up visits a 24-hour a day restaurant
Reporter Ke-Xin Li visits one of Auckland's last 24 hour restaurants - Denny's in Manukau is still pumping at midnight Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Fruit and Veggie Minister Glenn Forsyth puts the pizzaz and zing into the fresh produce markets with Fruit of the Week: NZ Apricots!! Audio
The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin New Zealand's international reputation is up for debate.
The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to our gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin our international reputation is up for debate. Audio
Easy Eats: Orecchiette with courgettes, mint almond pesto
This bright and zingy pasta dish from Kelly Gibney is a tasty way to use up the courgette glut of late summer. Audio
Public health experts call on govt to fund health survey
Public health experts are calling on the government to urgently fund a new National Nutrition Survey to better understand New Zealanders eating habits and to help shape public policy. Cliona Ni… Audio
Otago egg farm only halfway through de-contamination process
A free range egg farm infected with avian bird flu in December is only half way through the de-contamination process and it will be months before chickens return to the Otago property. 200,000 birds… Audio
Chicken nuggets that might contain rubber recalled
People who bought a certain brand of chicken nuggets are being warned not to eat them.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached, the Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how… Audio
Number of Kiwis dining out or ordering food declines
The amount of Kiwis choosing to dine out or get food delivered to their doors is in decline. Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidois spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'More matcha than coffee' - how the green alternative is taking over
Sore wrists and broken whisks as baristas make hundreds of the potent green tea drink which is overtaking coffee sales.
Where are the cheapest flat whites in the country?
Two coffee companies with numerous locations are keeping prices at or below $4 for a quality barista-style flat white.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Greens galore at the produce markets - Glenn Forsyth has the good news. Audio
