Food
The geography of wine
Louise Richards Vice President of the New Zealand Geographical Society joins us once again. Tonight she has invited alon Professor John Overton, from School of Geography, Environment and Earth… Audio
More targeted help needed in face of living costs - economist
A 30-year inflation high of 5.9 percent means a big pain in the pocket for many people.
Today the focus has been on petrol, but the cost of liquid gold pretty much flows onto everything.
It's not… Video, Audio
Expert feature: Making fresh pasta
To tell us about making your own pasta and which shapes go best with which sauces, Pici restaurant chef, Jonathan Thevenard joins Jesse. Audio
Food: Anzil - a taste of Europe in Kapiti
Anzil is a labour of love for Hungarian husband and wife team, Andras Laszlo and Ivett Kerekes. With their family they're bringing gourmet Italian cheeses, Central-European inspired salami and… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's all go at the fresh produce markets this morning, joining Nathan Rarere is possibly New Zealand's healthiest human, our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
NZ BBQ champ up against world's top grillers in Texas
A NZ BBQ champ is expecting some sizzling competition when he goes up against some of the world's top grillers this weekend.
Cantabrian Dean Davis is one of two New Zealanders who qualified for the… Video, Audio
Vegan Nachos
This week food stylist and cook Kelly Gibney shares her recipe for tray bake vegan nachos. The star of this dish is the 'mince' made with chilli, tofu, mushrooms and lentils. Audio
Rural sector calls for fuel price relief
Rural industries struggling with rising fuel costs are calling on the government to reduce fuel taxes to make it more affordable.
Biggest annual increase in food prices in a decade
Food prices levelled out last month but still had their biggest year-on-year increase in more than a decade.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Turning to the war against unhealthy food now with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week - Diana's Peacherine Audio
Gopala paneer cheese recalled after listeria found in tests
The Gopala brand of paneer cheese is being recalled after listeria was found in testing following two cases of sickness.
'We've had it': Tinkering not enough to rein in supermarket giants, advocate says
Critics hoping for sweeping changes to the supermarket sector are unimpressed with the Commerce Commission's final recommendations. Audio
Consumer Affairs Minister on supermarket problems
Minister of Consumer Affairs David Clark talks to Lisa Owen about the lack of competition and inflated prices in New Zealand supermarkets.
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Supermarket probe shows problems, but no shake-up yet
Muted competition and inflated profits, but the Commerce Commission has resisted the temptation for major changes to the grocery market.
In its final report, the commission has found competition in… Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and Moata Tamaira (Part 1)
Panellists Ella Henry and Moata Tamaira discuss competition in the supermarket sector and what could be improved, celebrate International Women's Day, and hear some poems! Audio
Expert feature: Cocktails
Today's expert is here to help you recreate bar style cocktails at home and has tips for mixing with different flavour profiles. Alastair Walker is part owner of the Auckland bar 'Caretaker', he talks… Audio
A celebration of Syrian culinary culture in the capital
Three nights a week, Wellingtonians can feast on authentic Middle Eastern food at a suburban community hall. The mobile restaurant Damascus is run by Syrian-born chef Hasan Alwarhani and his… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Let's get our first feed of fresh produce for the week - Glenn Forsyth is with Nathan Rarere with all the latest from the fruit and veggie markets. Audio
Ten favourite feijoa recipes
Feijoa season is just around the corner. Check out these recipes if you're a fan or frequent recipient.