Food
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
Covid-19: Auckland bar owner relieved at orange move
The relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions comes with perks for central city bars, restaurants and cafes.
After 11 weeks, business owners say they're pleased to see the back of mandatory seated service… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Easter at the fruit and veggie markets Let's get the down-low from our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth.. Fruit of the Week: GOLD KIWIFRUIT! Audio
King Salmon announces $73m loss; hopes to raise $60m to meet challenges
Marlborough-based King Salmon has made a large full year loss, and is raising more than $60 million to improve its balance sheet.
Govt funding 16 new projects on mātauranga
The government is funding 16 new projects focussing on mātauranga Māori scientific research.
Each project is receiving about a $250,00, including horticultural and food enterprises, a study into… Audio
Food prices rise at fastest rate in a decade
Food banks are seeing high demand for their services, as the cost of living continues to rise.
The latest figures from Stats NZ which came out this morning show food prices went up 7.6 percent in the… Audio
Foraging on the rise to combat cost of living
Foraging is gaining popularity as fruit and vegetable prices increase and the rise in cost of living means people are having to be more creative about where and how they get their food. Audio
When is a hot cross bun not a hot cross bun?
Culinary crime or coup? Millions of hot cross buns are sold in the countdown to Easter and while the classic bun is still the outright winner there are some new kids on the block.
Brace for it - one… Video, Audio
The Waikato woman making hundreds of birthday cakes for kids in hardship
Four hundred kids in the Waikato will get a birthday cake this year thanks to local baker Laura Casey. She's been making cakes for local kids who live in hardship for about five years, recently via… Audio, Gallery
Unlocking NZ's potential as juniper berry grower
New Zealanders have a growing love of gin, but a key ingredient, the juniper berry, is yet to be grown on our soil. A research team at Massey are currently investigating the potential and Project… Audio, Gallery
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
The fresh breezes of autumn are upon us - as is fresh Autumn produce in our supermarkets, with Nathan Rarere is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
