Food
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
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
This week Lynda talks to Jesse about quince. She has tips for growing and eating the fruit, which coming into season right now. Audio
Culley’s Smoky Chicken or Fish Picklenaise Burger
For today's food chat, we speak to the owner of Culley's, a company which makes a lot of sauces and condiments, many of them spicy! Chris Cullen joins Jesse.
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Celebrating Auckland's past hospitality scene
Lazy Susan celebrates Auckland's hospitality scene in the second volume of their 'Auckland Eats' series. Subtitled 'The Prequel', this one looks back at the trail blazers of the industry. Lazy Susan… Audio
My Food Bag profits rise as people stay home due to Covid-19
The meal-kit delivery business is reporting strong full year preliminary results, with ample demand as people stayed home.
Kinder Surprise eggs recalled due to salmonella fears
The Easter Bunny is on his way - but he may be without Kinder Surprise eggs this year.
Consumers worldwide are being urged to return the eggs, due to potential contamination with salmonella.
Cases… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the Friday fresh produce markets we head - joining Nathan Rarere is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth...Fruit of the Week: NZ Limes! Audio
Hallertau Brewery uses local tomatoes for Tomato Michelada
In what could be a world first, tomato beer is on the cards if you're in Auckland this evening, Anthony Tringham is the Chief Tomato Officer for curious croppers who grow interesting and unusual… Audio
Primary principal on banning fizzy drinks in schools
Is it time to ban unhealthy drinks from schools? The government wants feedback on a plan to outlaw fizz and all other sugary drinks from primary schools, meaning water, milk and non-dairy alternatives… Video, Audio
Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs recalled over salmonella fears
There have been cases of illnesses linked to the eggs overseas, but so far none in this country, MPI says.
Dairy returns help drive fourth month of record highs for commodity exports
Strong dairy and aluminium prices are helping the country's main commodity exports remain at record highs.
Where are all the women-run food companies?
The Detail - Newsroom's Nikki Mandow decided to only eat food made by women or women-run companies for a week. It was a lot harder than she expected.
Where are all the women-run food companies?
Newsroom's Nikki Mandow decided to only eat food made by women or women-run companies for a week. It was a lot harder than she expected. Audio
Hawke's Bay almonds a possible eco-friendly crop
It sounds nuts and it is - a plan to grow eco-friendly almonds in the Hawke's Bay.
The Ministry for Primary Industries is funding $67,000 for a feasiblility study to see if the crop be grown… Video, Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Andrew Hoggard (Part 1)
Panellists Sue Kedgley and Andrew Hoggard discuss the climate crises, seatbelt safety and the popularity of feijoas in NZ. Audio
Proper Crisps takes the salty spuddy goodness to Australia
Salty deep fried bits of sunshine - chips, crisps - you may have eaten a few during lockdown. Apparently the Australians did too.
Now Nelson-based company Proper Crisps is expanding further across… Video, Audio
BBQ expert Adam Roberts
The warmer weather may be on it's way out, but that doesn't mean you should put away the BBQ yet. Today's expert is BBQ afficionado Adam Roberts. Audio
