Food
From a world of meat to plant-based meat snacks
Over the last 20 years, Jade Gray has gradually cut out meat and replaced it with extra vegetables for the sake of his health. But the former supermarket butcher still loved the taste. Seeing a gap in… Audio
Ugly fruit is fruit too!
At your local supermarkets, you'll notice that the greens in the produce section look pretty-well perfect -- the leaves don't have holes, the fruit is all around the same size, and the veggies are… Audio
Mental health in seafood industry in the spotlight
Hundreds of people head out to sea each day to ensure Kiwis can get some of the freshest seafood in the world. It's tough work, which can be really stressful and isolating. But the mental wellbeing of… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
For his first report for the month of April is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Showing respect to retired dairy cows - a restaurant's approach
An Auckland restaurant is showcasing a project to make use of meat from retired dairy cows that has traditionally only been thought suitable for low-value items like hamburger patties. Audio
Hot cross buns help keep Auckland eatery going: 'The buns mean I'm still here'
Customers queue each year for Ima Cuisine's buns, which contain honey and freshly ground spices, topped with a custard cross.
Chef Peter Gordon: Become wiser with vegetables as food prices soar
The celebrated New Zealand chef is finding plant-based foods interesting, with people looking at other ways to create delicious meals as protein prices rise. Audio
Peter Gordon: reflections on returning home
It's been three years since celebrated New Zealand chef Peter Gordon returned to New Zealand from the UK. He was lucky to get a flight home as the country was going into lockdown. He'd spent 31 years… Audio
Apple and rhubarb crisp crumble
Chef and Shared Kitchen founder, Julie Biuso, has a great recipe just in time for school holidays that could be a breakfast treat, desert or afternoon tea. She shares how to make her apple and rhubarb… Audio
Food waste highlighted in Waipa after discarded food served
Waipa District councillors were overjoyed when they walked into their Tuesday meeting and saw a glorious morning tea spread waiting for them. But all was not as it seemed! Sally Fraser explains what… Audio
World Avocado Congress to be held in Aotearoa
Kiwis are crazy for avocados, and so it makes sense that this year's World Avocado Congress is going to be held here. President of the World Avocado Congress Committee and CEO of NZ Avocado Jen… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Twice a week, we're joined from the fresh produce markets by our Minister of Fruit and Vege Glenn Forsyth - this is one of those times. Fruit of the Week: NZ Feijoas Audio
Sugar, salt and a chemical cocktail - what we're eating now
Evidence is piling up that the prevalence of our packaged food offerings is not just damaging our health, but shortening our lives. Audio
Egg supply replenishes but prices vary
Eggs are finally back on the shelves after months of looking bare. But depending on where you look, you could be shelling out anywhere from 50c to $1.50 per egg. Why the difference? RNZ's Jordan Dunn… Audio
'A catastrophic drop': Kūmara businesses cling to staff despite massive crop loss
Kūmara packers have had working hours slashed after crops were ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle - but bosses are doing their best to keep staff on for next season.
'Andy Cooks' back in NZ to launch world tour
Andy Hearnden, better known as Andy Cooks, has racked up an impressive 1 billion views on youtube and amassed a following of 4.3 million followers on TikTok with his cooking videos. He's back in NZ… Audio
