Food
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Jeremy Elwood (Part One)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nalini Baruch and Jeremy Elwood discuss the latest data on growing foodprices and the panel appointed to investigate how pro-Russian edits were inserted into… Audio
Food waste in the supply chain - an audit
Food loss accounts for 38 per cent of the energy used in our global food system, according the UN. Audio
Not just a free lunch: ripple effects from free school meals
Researchers say the ripple effects of providing healthy meals in schools extend wider than a free lunch. The $260 million Healthy School Lunch Programme, Ka Ora, Ka Ako, provides free meals to schools… Audio
Te Whatu Ora project helps with cost of living woes
"5 a day, eat the healthy way" you might remember the jingle?.. neither do I. Well as the cost of living soars, the Te Whatu Ora funded Fruit and Vegetables in Schools project is proving as important… Audio
Protein: You may need more than you’ve been told
How much protein do we need for optimal health? According to a growing body of evidence more than has been recommended in the past, writes Niki Bezzant.
Matariki: Lewis Road releases horopito-spiced milk
Lewis Road Creamery has released a limited edition horopito-spiced milk in celebration of Matariki this year.
The idea came about through long-standing collaboration with Pouarua Farms, jointly owned… Audio
Tomatoes in short supply this winter
A perfect storm of circumstances has led to a nation-wide shortage of tomatoes, but our friends across the ditch might be able to help us out. Audio
Changes to genetic modification rules would benefit the economy - National
The National Party says New Zealand will be left behind if it does not overhaul restrictions on genetic modification and it plans to address the issue if it leads the next government. Audio
Genetic modification regulation changes need consultation with Māori - advocate
The National Māori Organics Authority says the National Party's plan to remove effective bans on genetic modification is a blatant dismissal of the need to consult with Māori.
The National Party says… Audio
Relief may be on the way for supermarket shoppers
Grocery prices may finally be reaching a turning point according to the latest numbers from Infometrics.
The New Zealand Grocery Supplier Cost Index, commissioned by Foodstuffs, shows an increase of… Audio
National's genetic modification rules long overdue
The president of the International Science Council says a policy to end New Zealand's restrictions on genetic modification would open up valuable opportunities for science.
It follows the National… Audio
Pushback against National's genetic modification plans
The National Party wants to change current restrictions on genetic modifcation if it gets into government.
But critics argue the restrictions are there for a reason.
Spokesperson for GE Free New… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
With the programme now from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Mr Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Top restaurant Pasture closes abruptly after seven years in business
Pasture, the three-hatted, six-seater Auckland restaurant that has been named among the world's best, has closed permanently and abruptly just shy of its seventh birthday.
