Food
Record low number of sheep measles cases detected
The disease, which can pass to sheep via tapeworm eggs spread through dog faeces, is being well managed thanks to on-farm controls.
Commercial beekeeper numbers drop amid low prices
The number of commercial beekeepers in New Zealand has dropped for the second year in a row as they grapple with lower prices and increased compliance costs.
Brewing beer - from waste to taste
It's no secret that we have an issue with food waste in Aotearoa. 15,000 tonnes of bread, 12,000 tonnes of leftovers and 5,000 tonnes of potatoes go in the bin every year. Otago University's Food… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's December, first month of summer, and that means summerfruit, so we're extremely lucky to be in a position to talk with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth for the latest from the… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Martin Bosley (part 2)
Panellists Jo McCarroll and Martin Bosley on the future of the backpacker industry, changes to freedom camping rules, who owns a recipe, and where to get the best mince pies and custard squares. Audio
'It's awesome': Kaikōura locals ready to dive for pāua after 5 years
Five years after the earthquake which devastated seabeds along the Kaikōura coastline, people are once again able to gather pāua from its shores.
Wall-Street themed restaurant opens in Hamilton
Chef and owner Tejas Nikam joins Jesse to explain the concept behind his Wall Street-themed restaurant in Hamilton. Audio
Stock delays to Auckland supermarkets should ease soon - association
The Food and Grocery Council understands there are shortages across the board but says items such as toilet paper and dried fruits were the most affected. Audio
Pub boss on challenge of surviving under red restrictions
Red level restrictions are presenting a challenge for pubs and restaurants over the summer break.
Auckland venues can reopen from Friday after a three month shutdown, but they are not popping the… Video, Audio
Buy it if you see it - Food & Grocery Council CEO's Christmas warning
You may have noticed empty shelves at some supermarkets, particularly in Auckland.
Bare supermarket shelves, swathes of missing products, your favourite must-have ingredients missing.
Countdown is… Video, Audio
Meat processing constraints creating delays for farmers
Farmers are facing delays in getting stock to the works as the brakes well and truly come off the cattle kill - with some facing wait times of up to three weeks.
Three delicious salads from Two Raw Sisters
Vegetables are too often "the boring side thing" in a meal, says Rosa Flanagan of cooking duo Two Raw Sisters. She and her sister Margo hope the 70+ recipes in their new book Salads will inspire… Audio
The world's southernmost dieselpunk becomes hot dog eating champ
The winner of the inaugural Bluff Hot Dog Eating Competition managed to chew his way through ten American-style hot dogs in just under twenty minutes last weekend. Bluff man Frazer Murdoch says he… Video, Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Monday morning and time for our twice-weekly catch up with The Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth.. Audio
More stores mistakenly sell recalled sugar products
Both of New Zealand's two major supermarket companies have now had contaminated sugar mistakenly sold after it made its way onto supermarket shelves after a recall.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
We off to the markets now - Nathan Rarere was joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week - Blackberries Audio
The Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Moata Tamaira (Part 1)
Panellists Mark Sainsbury and Moata Tamaira discuss Judith Collin's exit from the National Party, Auckland can finally get haircuts, and if it's reasonable to charge a fee for Christmas dinner. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 25 November 2021
Panellists Mark Sainsbury and Moata Tamaira discuss Judith Collin's sudden exit from the National Party and share what they have been thinking. Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
Panellists Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir discuss the digital divide among Kiwi kids, ageism in the hiring process, and Adele's removal of the shuffle function on Spotify. Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
Panellists Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir react to today's travel law changes and discuss the best fish and chip shops in New Zealand. Audio
