Food
Saffron grower says industry growth necessary to meet consumer demand
A Southland saffron grower says yields are slightly down this year but the quality of the spice is very high due to dry conditions.
Waiheke restaurateur offers free training and apprencticeships
An Auckland restaurateur is offering free training and an apprencticeship programme in a bid to curb a serious shortage in hospitality workers. Nick Jones owns Waiheke Island's Mudbrick Vineyard and… Audio
Australia: The OCR, the PM and the uncooked chook
Across the Tasman the Reserve Bank is serving up interest rates and Prime Minister Scott Morrison is preparing to eat what looks like and un-cooked chicken curry... And there's just over two weeks… Audio
The Panel with Julia Hartley Moore and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Panellists Julia Hartley Moore and Allan Blackman discuss the gender pay gap, teenagers not eating breakfasts, and how often do you wash your bedsheets? Audio
Edmonds sourcing wheat from Australia after weather ruins NZ crops
A shortage of wheat due to dire weather conditions earlier in the season has led flour company Edmonds to source stock from overseas.
Free-range eggs officially back on the menu in UK
In the UK, where Cinderella won't be going to the ball anytime soon and free-range eggs are officially back on the menu.. Our London correspondent Hope Bolger joins us Audio
Australia rises to help Edmonds as NZ faces wheat shortage
Bakers are being warned there's a bit of a supply issue with New Zealand wheat.
A bad growing season means Edmonds is short on local supply for flour, but Australia's rising to the occasion.
To… Video, Audio
Food with Yael Shochat
Today Ima Cuisine restaurant owner and chef, Yael Shochat, shares a nice recipe for people to make on mother's day. Audio
Fruit and Vege Reportwith Glenn Forsyth
Our minister of fruit and veges joins us, he's been travelling around the North Island this week but still has time to tell First Up what's what, It's Mr Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week NZ Mandarins!
…'They're actually really delicious': Eating insects climate friendly, research finds
New research out of the University of Helsinki has found substituting animal products for insect protein could reduce global warming.
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Martin Bosley (Part 1)
Panellists Alexia Russell and Martin Bosley discuss ram raids, the 'bank of mum and dad', and the favourite sauces of the listeners. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Alexia Russell and Martin Bosley
Panellists Alexia Russell and Martin Bosley discuss eating bugs, the value of newspapers in today's world, and the problem of low wages in the hospitality industry. Audio
Bookmarks with Cameron Farmilo
Today's bookmarks guest is chef Cameron Farmilo, the founder of the very popular ice cream parlour 'Duck Island'. Audio
The Panel with Janet Wilson and David Cormack (Part 1)
The panellists Janet Wilson and David Cormack discuss the laws surrounding alcohol sales in supermarkets, Elon Musk buying Twitter, and the Labour government's restructuring of health, MBIE and more.
…Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Let's head to the fresh produce markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
The costs behind the rising price of fruit and vegetables
New inflation figures show grocery food prices have gone up 6.7 percent in the past year. Fruit and vegetable prices are up 18 percent. What costs are involved in the rising prices?
Chair of… Video, Audio
Expect more high prices - fruit and vege growers warn
Just when we thought it couldn't get any higher, fruit and vegetable growers say they may be forced to let crops rot as record inflation takes hold.
Tomatoes, broccoli and lettuces have already… Video, Audio
Martin Bosley's Passionfruit Tart
Chef, bon vivant and Wairarapa local Martin Bosley is on the line, and he's got an autumnal treat on his mind. Audio
Food rescue service going hard after 10 years
From humble beginnings operating out of the boot of a car to a nationwide network diverting food from landfill and delivering it to people in need. KiwiHarvest. Founder Deborah Manning talks… Audio
Cheap eats as inflation swallows dollars
Rising food prices are making life even tougher for some New Zealanders.
The inflation rate on Thursday hit its highest mark in 30 years - a reflection of surging costs.
Stats NZ said food is close… Audio
