Food
'It's New Zealand's crisis': Demand for Christmas food boxes goes up
Pavlovas, jelly and pies were among some of the free Christmas treats sweetening the festive season for struggling Cantabrians.
Water Safety hearing more about risky kaimoana gathering
The rising cost of living appears to be having dangerous consesquences for some New Zealanders. Water Safety New Zealand says it's hearing more and more stories of people fishing and diving for… Audio
Baa-ck to basics: Lamb a popular option on Christmas
Lamb looks set to be the meat of choice for many people in New Zealand this Christmas, according to a survey.
Festive feasting on fewer dollars
It's been a hard year for many New Zealanders, particularly with grocery prices soaring. Budget food blogger Kathrine Lynch has dollar stretching ideas for a hearty Christmas meal for 8-10 people for… Audio
How to find the best Christmas produce
Whether it's fresh berries for dessert or baby potatoes for the Christmas roast, fruit and vegetables are a crucial category for the holiday shopping list.
But with costs up after a year of… Audio
Strawberries looking expensive over Christmas
Like most treats on the dinner table this Christmas, the iconic Kiwi dessert of pavlova, strawberries and cream could be more expensive than usual.
Strawberries are the problem, with growers saying… Audio
Taranaki kaimoana ban given legal teeth
The government has banned collection of kaimoana from 70 kilometres of the Taranaki coast, giving legal backing to a rāhui that hapū placed on the area in January.
Glazed Ham with Ginger, Lime & Pink Peppercorns
Today Julie Biuso talks to Jesse about a great recipe for glazing the Christmas ham this year. She also has some great tips for carving the ham safely and getting a little bit of the tasty fat on each… Audio
Supermarket Christmas mince pie top for Consumer NZ
Staying with Christmas foods, this time the Christmas mince pie. Consumer NZ has undertaken a blind taste test of seven pie-producing companies, and found that a supermarket brand took out the top… Audio
Warning not to eat raw shellfish this sumer
For some, it's a New Zealand summer staple - but health authorities are warning not to eat raw shellfish because of the risk of contracting a serious stomach bug.
The growing presence of bacteria in… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
That intro music can only one thing, it time to speak to our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week/Year: Central Otago Cherries Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 December 2022
News from the rural farming sector Wineries around the country operate cellar doors to offer tastings and sell wine but for the last two years many have been quiet due to the border closures. Some… Audio
Rural telethon on to meat need of foodbanks
The country's first rural telethon with the ambitious aim of raising one million meals to help fill foodbanks for an entire year has begun this morning.
New Plymouth Countdown's ham recalled over listeria scare
A countdown brand of ham from a New Plymouth supermaket is being recalled because of a listeria contamination scare. Routine testing by the Food Safety nz body revealed the presence of the bacteria is… Video, Audio
Why halal butchers made the immigration Green List
The Meat Industry Association is applauding the latest addition to the government's immigration Green List. Audio
Countdown recalls legs of ham over listeria fears
Countdown is recalling a specific batch of its name-brand ham sold in Taranaki, because of the possible presence of listeria.
