Food
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
Wellington festival hopes to get residents dancing
If you're in Wellington, it's soon time to put on your dancing shoes.
The Eat, Drink, Play festival is coming in May, and organisers say it's time to enjoy good food, drinks and entertainment.
… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's that time of week again - Friday and time to talk fresh produce with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth... Fruit of the Week: NZ Avocados Audio
The Ukraine invasion and potato chip prices
Even the humble potato chip isn't immune to rising prices as a result of the invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine is the largest exporter of sunflower oil in the world, responsible for up to 46 percent of… Audio
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