Food
Synlait revises earnings forecast by millions signalling possible $5m loss
The South Island dairy company has drastically cut its earnings guidance on falling demand and higher costs.
Westland Milk Products to invest $70m at Hokitika factory
Westland Milk Products is to invest $70 million to expand its manufacturing of dairy protein lactoferrin.
Cream tea in the mix as Fonterra eyes China beverage market
Fonterra has opened a new application centre in China which will look at adding dairy products like milk, cream, butter and even cream cheese into beverages.
Top 50 coffee list a little sweeter after bitter Kiwis cause a stir
New Zealand is getting a special shoutout after previously being snubbed for a top coffee ranking.
Top coffee list-makers lose trust after snubbing NZ brewers
Last week many local coffee goers were in dismay when a top 50 list of coffee destinations didn't feature a single NZ brew.
But the list-makers say they were "not braced for the coffee storm that… Audio
Expert feature: Indian cuisine with Sid Sahrawat
Today's expert is all about the culinary world of India - from the origin of the tandoor to the best way to experiment with spices. Sid Sahrawat - owner and executive chef of Cassia shares his tips… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Nathan Rarere a little later than usual is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Aucklander's "Cakes by MK" goes big on You Tube
Most people get pranked on April Fool's Day. But Auckland woman Maryam Khan says she got one of the best gifts ever. She is a self-taught baker, who has a YouTube channel called Cakes by MK. On the… Audio
Country Life: A pinnacle reached for pine nut producer
Marlborough's Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts was crowned supreme champion at this year's Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards. Audio
Let them eat quiche: Royal recipes leave a bitter taste
Forget 'let them eat cake'. 'Let them eat quiche' is the 2023 update, at least if you're a subject of soon-to-be-crowned King Charles III, writes Lucy Corry.
'A really critical place right now': Frustrated growers seek answers on cyclone recovery
The growers are seeking $750 million from the government to help them in three priority areas, with decisions needing to be made "yesterday".
Beef and mushroom stew with sourdough and caramelised onion
Kelly Gibney today shares a great recipe to keep people happy and warm in the cooler months. She has a wonderful recipe for a stew then topped with croutons, cheese and onion! Audio
Feast organised to thank people working on food security
A huge community feast is being held in Otautahi Christchurch to thank and collaborate with those who are working tackle the food security and resilience challenges was face. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's that time again - we head to the fresh produce markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veg, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Gold Kiwifruit Audio
People turning to cash jobs to survive, says frustrated visa holder
A woman who has been trying to find seasonal work for months says her visa is no longer fit for purpose.
The rate of growth in the cost of living has slowed
The rate of growth in the cost of living has slowed, but it's still at levels not seen since the 1990's.
Rising food prices and housing costs drove a 1.2 percent rise in the consumer price index for… Audio
