Food
The Panel with Sally Wenley and David Cormack (part 2)
Panellists Sally Wenley and David Cormack discuss proposed changes to property inheritance laws, what makes a truly special teacher, cycling in Tamaki Makaurau, and what makes a decent Christmas cake.
…Salads for Christmas Day from Jess Daniell
Today Jess from Jess's Underground Kitchen talks to Karyn about two tasty salads that will be on her menu for Christmas Day. Audio
How to avoid festive food poisoning
The festive season is getting into full swing and NZ Food Safety's Vince Arbuckle has some pointers so you don't accidentally poison yourself, friends or relatives. He shares them with Karyn Hay. Audio
UK ruling on mānuka honey 'insulting to Māori and our culture'
A group of New Zealand honey producers working to trademark the term mānuka honey say they are considering their options, after the United Kingdom rejected their application.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth incl Fruit of the Year
We're off to the fresh produce markets for the very last time this year - and we're joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth! And of course the first ever Fruit of the Year! Audio
Seafood sector report recommends more formal industry training
An inquiry into the seafood sector's workforce has recommended a raft of changes to reduce its reliance on migrant workers.
Hawke's Bay pumpkin milk wins big in New York
A Hawke's Bay company making a pumpkin milk has been recognised at the World Plant-Based Awards in New York.
Primary sector exports tipped to exceed $50bn in 2022 - report
The Ministry for Primary Industries' situation and outlook report says dairy is expected to drive the gains.
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Simon Pound (Part 1)
Part 1: Panellists Alexia Russell and Simon Pound discuss the Dial it Down campaign, a new political poll, and the price of a highly paid job. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 13 December 2021
Panellists Anna Dean and Andrew Hoggard dicuss pet obesity and keeping festive foods away from cats and dogs. Audio
Christmas cooking ideas from Julie Biuso
It's that time of the year when the precision and planning of the big Christmas Day meal is in full swing. Today's expert is chef and food writer Julie Biuso, talking about what to do if you're making… Video, Audio
Homemade foodie Christmas gifts
Food writer, Jenny Garing whips up some edible and quaffable treats to end up under the Christmas tree. You will find many recipes here, including tipsy cherries, almost sugar free chocolate bark… Audio, Gallery
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the produce markets - Nathan Rarere is joined by our Minister of Fruit and Vege Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Easy Christmas Cake
Today chef, author and fish monger Martin Bosley shares a recipe for a quick and easy Christmas Cake that doesn't need to be months in advance. Audio
Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 crowned
The Great Kiwi Bake Off has named it's latest victor - WhangÄrei doctor Alby Hailes. Dr Alby Hailes talks to Jesse about the competition and finally being able to talk about his win. Audio
'Emphasis on social activities' helps lure pickers to Central Otago orchard
Efforts to attract workers to pick and pack fruit this summer are heating up - with more employers offering incentives to attract workers.
Auckland City Mission packing thousands of Xmas food parcels
The Auckland City Mission is working overtime to deliver Christmas spirit to those who need it most. It expects to provide about nine thousand parcels of food this year, and if all someone wants for… Audio
Brown sugar shortage a nightmare before Christmas
As Christmas inches closer, bakers up and down the country are desperately waiting for the supermarket shelves to be restocked with brown sugar.
A major product recall last month, over fears of… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Two weeks to go until Christmas, can you believe it and the shops are full of new summer fruits and veges and here to tell us what to buy in these last week - we go to our Minister of Fruit and Veges… Audio
High school project of bubble tea turned into a profitable business
Tanya Haseltine was homesick while she was boarding at New Plymouth Girl's High School so when she was able to come up with a project for her enterprise studies class she chose a Taiwanese tea-based… Audio