Food
'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
How to make pōhutukawa stamen cordial
Pōhutukawa trees are bursting into bloom around Aotearoa as we head into summer. But the beautiful bright-red flowers are not just good to look at, says Whangaparaoa forager Calum Hodgson. He's come… Audio
Covid-19: Hospitality industry on traffic light announcement
Auckland Restaurants and bars have to wait another week before that can open under the Traffic Light System.
The Restaurant Association is pleased there is clarity about a reopening date, but says 3… Audio
Partnership with marae feeds locked-down Aucklanders
Saint Alice co-owner Kristian Lloydd tells Jesse about a partnership in Māngere with a local marae and food rescue organisation to give back in tough times. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Nathan Rarere from the Monday markets is our Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
The gruesome picture of a chicken meat farm
Breeding fast-growing chickens for meat means top-heavy birds stumbling around in giant sheds. But New Zealand doesn't have an option to grow them slowly. Audio
