Food
Domestic inflation incredibly high - Bagrie
New Zealand's inflation is cracking a 30-year high at 6.9 percent. Basic consumer items are getting more and more expensive.
In the past year the cost of a new house went up about 18 percent. Petrol… Video, Audio
High cost of living confirmed by record consumer price index rise
Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.
Food prices are among the main… Video, Audio
Ukraine export woes prompt sunflower oil business to amend plans
A New Zealand company is looking to more than treble its production of sunflower oil in response to global shortages.
Home gardeners share excess veges with elderly people via The SEDE Project
After reading about an elderly man who was skipping lunch because he couldn't afford it, North Canterbury woman Julie Lamplugh felt she just had to do something. She came up with a simple idea but one… Audio
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Ruwani Perera (Part 2)
Panellists Steve McCabe and Ruwani Perera discuss safety for cyclists, what the review into the culture and environment of the Black Ferns could mean for women's sport and how some are dealing… Audio
'A turbulent time ahead': Global dairy prices on a downward slide
It is the third consecutive auction that prices have been lower at a time when Fonterra has more product on the platform.
Grocery price comparison site explodes in popularity
The cost of living is soaring and it's doubtful things will ease any time soon.
But when it comes to groceries, there is a free website that can help snag the best deal.
Grocer.nz compares prices… Audio
Concerns fall armyworm caterpillars may survive winter
New infestations of a crop-killing moth could cost New Zealand farmers tens of millions of dollars if populations survive winter.
Permission to discharge milk among regional council's new consents
Westland Milk Products will be able to discharge milk waste to land from its Hokitika factory under a renewed consent.
Hot demand for Ima's Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns have become the saving grace for an Auckland Mediterranean restaurant this Easter, as queues of people waited to get their hands on one.
Ima Cuisine has been hit hard by Omicron, but… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the Monday markets - on a Tuesday - Nathan Rarere was joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Wellington Chocolate Factory makes specialty easter bar
Wellington Chocolate Factory was the first bean-to-bar factory in the country, and now produces the only certified organic chocolate made right here in Aotearoa. Its been busy creating special treats… Audio
Preserves and Autumn treats with Nicola Galloway
Autumn is a wonderful time of the year and we dig out a few woollen jumpers, it's also a great season to be in the garden preparing for winter and spring. April is also the time for harvesting the… Audio
Keeping it simple with Sophie Steevens
It was widely reported a while back that a third of New Zealanders were/are reducing their meat consumption, becoming more flexitarian. Correct statistics about the number of actual vegetarians and… Audio
More people seeking help from charitable organisations
Charities are dealing with a surge in requests for help as pandemic pressures and increased housing costs begin to bite.
Slavery-free chocolate won't leave bad taste in your mouth this Easter
Thousands of New Zealand kids will enjoy Easter egg hunts this weekend without knowing that many of those treats were produced by other children working in the most punishing conditions.
Sugar!
It's Easter weekend! As well as our news bulletin, there's lots of chocolate eggs to be hunted down. When better to look at sugar? Video, Audio
Easter review: Which Auckland hot cross bun is the best?
'Tis the season for hot cross buns, and we've had plenty of debate this week about what makes a good bun.
Is it the humble supermarket six pack, the corner bakery bun - or the posh cafe creation?
We… Video, Audio
Cost of living, soaring food prices: 'This is a survival issue'
Dramatically rising food prices are leading to a record number of families facing dire situations, according to a community non-profit organisation. Audio
Food prices up 7.6 percent in year end to March
The cost of living continues to rise.
Latest figures show food prices went up 7.6 percent in the year to the end of March.
It's the largest increase in more than a decade. Prices for fruit and… Audio
