Food
Lower-grade, smaller fruit and veges could fill gaps on shelves
While South Island growers are working hard to meet demand, the horticulture industry says there is another solution.
Raw chicken fed to Kaitaia College students
One mother had to take her son home after he ate some of the chicken tenders and experienced symptoms of salmonella poisoning.
Meat processing industry recovering after Cyclone Gabrielle
The meat processing industry is slowing gearing up again after cyclone Gabrielle hit Gisborne and Hawke's Bay.
Some farmers have been unable to move stock off their land ahead of winter, and… Audio
Midday Rural News for 7 March 2023
News from the rural farming sector.
Susan Murray has the rural news. Audio
Fruit and vegetable growers say more cyclone funding needed
Fruit and vegetable growers trying to get back on their feet after Cyclone Gabrielle say more government funding is still just a start and much more is needed.
The Government has added another $26… Audio
Restaurants cooking up a storm to raise funds for Cyclone
The call is out to create "country's biggest ever dinner party". It's lead by Chef Al Brown and the Restaurant Association. Al talks to Jesse about the 'cooking up a storm' event. Audio
Al Brown: nationwide cyclone fundraiser will cook up a storm
Restaurants nationwide will be 'cooking up a storm' to fill bellies with comfort food, and mayoral relief funds with money
The cyclone relief fundraiser will take place on Monday March the 20th.
The… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
That music can only mean one thing - it's time for our chat with the Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules
The name "gruyere" can now be used to label cheeses from outside of the Gruyère region of Switzerland and France, a US appeals court has ruled.
Mad cow case in Brazil dubbed 'atypical' after export bans applied
Brazil's Agriculture Ministry says it will work to lift beef export suspensions swiftly enacted by several countries in Asia.
Beef Pickle Burgers
Today Shared Kitchen founder and chef Julie Biuso shares a great recipe for the bbq now that the weather is improving. She talks to Jesse about making a beef pickle burger, but making the pattie from… Audio
'Locally it's been huge': Bluff oysters looking good as the season starts
Bluff oyster lovers are going wild for their favourite treat, with the first harvest landing this week.
Bluff Oyster season begins with a bang
The start of the Bluff Oyster season has kicked off in the South Island with passionate seafood lovers queuing down the street to get the first bite from this years harvest.
So far the quality of… Audio
Food stylist selling sourdough loaves for cyclone relief
We've seen sourdough take off in popularity in recent times, now one foodie is turning her sourdough baking skills into money for cyclone relief. Fiona Hugues is a food stylist, and is selling her… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's the first Friday of Autumn - so no better time to talk with our Minister of Fruit and Veg, Glenn Forsyth who joins Nathan Rarere in the Studio! Fruit of the Week: NZ Nashi Pears Audio
Oyster boats are out hauling in "Bluffies"
After a horror season last year Graeme Wright from Barnes Wild Oysters tells us if the oysters have improved this season Audio
Would you put cheese in a Quiche Lorraine?
Chef Mark Southon weighs in on the hot debate Audio
