Food
Hawke's Bay orchards brace for another tough season
New Zealand's biggest pip fruit region is bracing itself for another impossibly tough season.
Many in Hawke's Bay thought last year was the worst ever season - with thumping losses.
Now they fear… Audio
Covid-19: Countdown cans restrictions on goods for now
There seems to be different approaches taken by supermarkets over limited sales of some products, with Countdown not having any in place on products apart from Panadol and Ibuprofen. Audio
ViaVio Cheese - the taste of Italy, made in Nelson
Watching Kiwi chefs get creative with their award-winning fresh cheeses is one of the perks of the job for Flavia Spena and Flavio Donati from ViaVio. Originally from Rome, the couple now produces a… Audio
Potato milk hits UK supermarket shelves
Described as "deliciously creamy" and the "perfect foam" for your cuppa, potato milk is the latest contender to the plant milk market. Audio
Potato milk hits UK supermarket shelves
Would you like a skinny spud latte to go? That's right - potato milk is now a reality and it's hitting UK supermarket shelves this week. Described as "deliciously creamy" and the "perfect foam" for… Audio
Calorie counting based on a flawed, obsolete science, experts say
Experts say the diet industry's obsessive focus on counting calories may have actually made us fatter.
George McLeod, Kiwi chef in Portugal making great meals with scraps
If you're into fine dining how do fermented food scraps and the beef normally used for dog food sound? A young kiwi chef, George McLeod, moved from London to Lisbon at the start of the pandemic and… Audio
Ashkenazi Chicken Soup: the "Jewish Penicillin"
When chef and owner of Ima Cuisine heard about the likelihood of many New Zealanders becoming unwell with omicron, her Jewish mothering instincts kicked in. She started making chicken soup! Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
We're at tail of the berry season now - to talk berries is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Vegan Society encourage Kiwis to try 'FebNoDairy'
The Vegan Society wants us to go "cold turkey" on dairy for a month and they're calling it 'FebNoDairy'. Spokesperson for the Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand Claire Insley chats with Bryan to… Audio
'Massive pressure': Farmers fume over long-running labour shortage as harvest looms
It's known as the breadbasket of New Zealand, but Mid Canterbury is facing a worker burnout to complete this year's harvest.
The Panel with Heather Roy and Raf Manji (part 2)
Panellists Heather Roy and Raf Manji discuss the limitations of the MIQ system, alarming data on gun ownership in NZ, and a call for school speed limits to be reduced. Audio
How to store fruit and veg and reduce food waste
Registered nutritionist Claire Turnbull has tips for keeping your fruit and vegetables fresh for longer; what to keep in the fridge, how to store them, and what to do when you do find vegetables… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's a public holiday for the northern half of the North Island today - but it's never a day off for fresh produce, with Nathan Rarere is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
AK recreational fishers could get more bites at end of summer
Recreational anglers had a bit of a slow start to the summer this year, but those around Auckland's fishing spots might get a few more bites towards the back-end of the season. Keith Ingram from the… Audio
Cathy O’Shea's family Irish Apple Pie recipe
Cathy O’Shea shares her special family recipe for Irish Apple Pie with us! Audio
Teaching children how to cook, child friendly recipes
Today food stylist and writer, Kelly Gibney has some recipes which children can make if they're keen on learning how to cook.. Audio
Community gardening in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter
Local resident and gardener, Antony Phillips, joins Jesse to chat about how the community garden he helps run is going. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's the end of January already, and time to talk with our Minister of Fruit and Veggie, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Raglan couple bring colour on plate with easy-to-grow mushrooms
If the worst of Covid-19 comes to pass and food supplies get hit, growing your own mushrooms might be the solution - that's what Raglan couple Emily Eldin and Sean Mills did. Audio
