Food
The Kiwi plant-based food company taking on the world
A Kiwi food company is winning over vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians with a range of alternative meat products sold under the brand name Plan*t. Sustainable Foods currently supplies plant-based… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Monday and time again to head to the fresh produce markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, multi media star Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Can your height increase your risk of some diseases?
If you're taller than average, your genes may affect your risk for a variety of diseases, a new study suggests. We're discussing this new study and weight loss drugs this morning with… Audio
Plastic-munching superworms offer hope for recycling
The key to transforming recycling could lie in the gut of so-called superworms, researchers say.
Hawke's Bay charity saves tonnes of food from landfill
Tons of perfectly good produce from New Zealand farms, orchards and processing plants, once destined for landfill, is being saved and filling fridges, pantries and hungry children's tummies around the… Audio
New report forecasts record primary industry exports and seafood export revenue growth
A major player in New Zealand's seafood industry says after two years of Covid-19 disruptions, demand for exports is rebounding, but there are still challenges for the primary industries.
Gardening with Jo McCarroll
Today Jo McCarroll shares some tips to help with the increased cost of living. She talks about what vegetables can be grown from left overs, such as spring onion, leek and celery ends. Audio
Sustainable diet could include meat - Beef and Lamb NZ
Political leaders from around the world are gathered in Germany this week for the Bonn Climate Change Conference.
The climate campaign group Plant Based Treaty wants to see the conference endorse a… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's fruit and veggie time - as it is every Friday - joining Nathan Rarere from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Persimmons! Audio
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and Mark Knoff Thomas
Wallace and panellists Dr Ella Henry and Mark Knoff-Thomas hear from economist Tony Alexander about why the New Zealand housing market has gone from the fear of missing out to the fear of paying… Audio
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and Mark Knoff Thomas
Wallace and Panellists Dr Ella Henry and Mark Knoff-Thomas hear from Papakura resident Ngapera Pinga about the fear in her community following the spate of shootings in Auckland in the past month… Audio
United Taranaki hapū ask minister for kaimoana ban
The fisheries minister is considering an application from the hapū of Taranaki iwi to ban shellfish collection along their coastline for two years.
Governments urged to transition to plant-based diets
Governments are being urged they must transition quickly to completely plant-based diets for their citizens - and that the survival of humanity depends on it.
A group comprising Nobel laureates, 14… Audio
Recreation fishers take 35 tonnes of paūa from Kaikōura
It was the first paūa season for Kaikōura in five years, but data is showing around 35 tonnes were taken by recreational fishers during the three-month season - more than the commercial and customary… Audio
Cutting cattle stress delivers payoff in beef quality, farmer says
A Hawke's Bay farmer says reducing stress levels among cattle is resulting in higher quality Angus beef.
Everybody Eats charity restaurant: pay what you can afford
An Onehunga restaurant where diners pay what they can afford is helping more than just those with money troubles. Everybody Eats has become a community hub where people gather to celebrate their… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Winter veges should be coming through in good supply post the first long weekend of winter... and to tell us more here's the Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Scott Campbell and Anjum Rahman
On The Pre-Panel today Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Anjum Rahman take a look at the week that was and dig into the mailbag and discuss what listeners have to say about sugar taxes… Audio
Cabbage and Blue Cheese Soup
Today chef Martin Bosley shares what he calls a cost of living crisis recipe that's full of flavour and easy to make. Audio
Taste of Pasifika: Auckland's beloved food and culture festival returns this June
The Pasifika Festival has been a looked forward to event that had to deal with cancellations these past few years. Organisers are putting on Taste of Pasifika, which will cram the best bits of the… Video, Audio