Food
Spiralling costs driving whānau to breaking point, KidsCan founder says
The founder of a charity dedicated to helping Kiwi children affected by poverty says there is record demand for its food in schools as the cost-of-living crisis bites. Audio
Food bank robbery a sign of desperation - Dave Letele
'Next time just ask' - the reaction from Dave Letele after his South Auckland foodbank was broken into yesterday.
Thieves took off with at least $10,000 worth of goods. It's come at a time when food… Video, Audio
The Pre-Panel with Peter Dunne and Lavina Good
Wallace and panellists Peter Dunne and Lavina Good find out how a pizza that's come from Italy can cost just four dollars. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio
'If they'd only waited, we would've given it' - Dave Letele on foodbank theft
The former boxer says he's saddened and disheartened by the theft of produce worth at least $10,000 from the busy foodbank he runs in Auckland.
Midday Rural News for 17th October 2022
China's continuing zero-Covid policy is still tough for New Zealand exporters.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
The Food Saver's A-Z : waste hacks, storage tips, swaps and shortcuts
Kathryn speaks to Alex Elliott-Howery, one half of the Cornersmith cafe and cooking school in Sydney, which she runs with her longtime friend Jaimee Edwards. The Food Saver's A-Z: The essential… Audio
Rising cost of meat changing habits, butcher says
A central Auckland butcher says people are cooking differently to make meat go further as food prices hit a 13-year high.
Cost of meat driving consumers to buy on special
Latest figures from statistics New Zealand show food prices are at a 13 year high. Fruit and vegetables have had the steepest increase at 16 percent compared to the same time last year, while meat… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
We're half-way through October already, and summer is just around the corner - joining Nathan Rarere from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Vege Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Food or rent? Stark choices lead to more homelessness
Pressures like the rising cost of food have pushed more people into homelessness, the Salvation Army says.
A fine grind in Foxton
Flour is being ground the old fashioned way, powered by wind in Foxton's 17th century style Dutch windmill. Country Life takes a tour. Audio
Summer 'dish' recipes from the latest book
Sarah Tuck joins Wallace to talk about the latest 'dish' Summer recipe book. She's the cookbook author and editor behind the popular magazine and together with beloved food editor Claire Aldous has… Audio
Food prices hit 13-year high amid war, rising wages and weather
Food prices are at a 13-year high with economists and supermarket boss blaming war, wages and weather. Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 October 2022
News from the rural farming sector It's peak season for many contractors at the moment, as arable farmers prepare the ground for planting. But wet weather across the Waikato, Manawatu and Wairarapa… Audio
Tips to maximise your groceries amid rising prices
New data from StatsNZ shows food is at it's most expensive since the Global Financial Crisis in 2009.
Grocery foods cost 7.7 percent more than they did a year ago.
So, how do you get more bang for… Audio
Supermarket bosses blame wages, war, weather for rising prices
War, wages and weather: that's what supermarket bosses are putting down to the continued surge in the price of food.
New data from StatsNZ shows food is at it's most expensive since the Global… Audio
Food prices hit 13 year high
Customers are still feeling the pinch at the checkout, with food prices now at a thirteen-year high.
StatsNZ data shows food prices have risen by eight-point-three percent in the year to September… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 14 october 2022
Top stories for Friday 14 October 2022 The cost of building a house continues to soar, with record prices for construction materials for a second straight quarter. Food prices have now reached a… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's time to check in with all the fresh produce news from the markets - joining me now is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth.
Fruit of the Week: NZ Blueberries Audio
