Food
No improvements in cost of living survey since March
One in three NZers say they are struggling to pay for things like transport, insurance and bills, according to a cost of living survey.
Joanne Watson: Scone Etiquette
King Charles' former butler Grant Harold has revealed the proper way to drink tea, if you want affect a regal manner. When you stir your tea with a spoon, if that's necessary, you shouldn't move the… Audio
WHO cancer arm deems aspartame 'possible carcinogen'; consumption limits unchanged
The sweetener aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" but it remains safe to consume at already agreed levels, two groups linked to the World Health Organisation have declared.
Midday Rural News for 13 July 2023
New research led by University of Otago Professor Garry Nixon, shows twice the number of under-30-year-olds living in rural areas die, compared to those in cities.
Kim Moodie has the rural news. Audio
Govt not convinced free school lunch scheme is worth it
Budget documents show officials aren't sure the free school lunch scheme is worth the money.
The Treasury report says the programme improves nutrient intake and contributes to happier students, but… Audio
Offering food from land, sea, river and sky: whāngai i te hautapu
Whāngai i te hautapu - the cooking of kai connected to stars in the Matariki cluster - differ between iwi and across the motu, but each offers a food group relating to four of Matariki's stars.
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Aspartame: How Dangerous is it?
Aspartame. It's one of the world's most popular artificial sweeteners, and it recently made the headlines for all the wrong reasons. According to news agency Reuters, the sweetener will reportedly be… Audio
Insect ice-cream, anyone?
To raise awareness of insects as a nutritious and sustainable protein source, food science researcher Ruchita Kavle is adding them to ice cream. At the recent International Science Festival in… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 July 2023
The Ministry of Education has pushed back at wool farmers and suppliers who complained about its decision to buy nylon carpet for more than 600 schools from the United States.
Sally Murphy has the… Audio
World Porridge Making Championship winner
Lisa Williams holds a world title that many of you won't know about - she's the 2022 World Porridge Making Champion. Audio
Bargain? Why are NZ onions selling for cheaper in the UK?
A social media post comparing the price of local onions being sold overseas to those that are sold here has been causing a bit of stir today. The post shows New Zealand grown onions at a Tesco… Audio
Court of Appeal rules SunGold kiwifruit licences can be included in a property's RV
Gisborne kiwifruit growers have lost their fight to have the value of their gold kiwifruit licences removed from the rateable value of their properties.
Supermarket watchdog: 'A once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a difference'
New Zealand's first grocery commissioner is aiming to increase competition in the supermarket sector and give consumers more choice. Audio
The Lucky Taco: Sarah and Otis Frizzell on ten years in a food truck
A decade after opening their food truck, Auckland couple Sarah and Otis Frizzell still love making sweet tacos together. Audio
NZ's first grocery commissioner to start this week
The country's first grocery commissioner will start work on Thursday.
Pierre van Heerden will take on the role, created to improve competition between supermarkets and bring down the cost of our… Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 July 2023
The Southland Regional Council is standing by its decision to order five farmers to stop winter grazing.
Sally Wenley has the rural news. Audio
Food trading platform hopes to grow nationwide
In Hawke's Bay, food trading platform Magic Beans is doing its best to combat the rising cost of food and interpersonal disconnection in some communities.
