Food
Twizel gardener using pedal power to compost town food scraps
In Twizel one woman is using pedal power to turn food scraps into compost.
Coraline Scully has set up Twizel's compost bike - a free service to collect people's food scraps and divert them from… Video, Audio
House of Dumplings: from a Hong Kong apartment to Kiwi homes
Wellington chef Vicky Ha had a "strong vision" when she started her own dumpling company back in 2012. This year, House of Dumplings took out the Supreme Award at the NZ Artisan Awards. Video, Audio
Keg mix-up causes havoc on the West Coast
Drinking establishments up and down the West Coast have been forced into crisis management mode over the last week, after beer kegs labelled as "Monteith's Original" have been pouring a mystery pale… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
If there was any weekend that suggested summer more than most, it was this past one.. but some parts of the country spent the weekend mopping up after last weekend's heavy rain. Nathan Rarere was… Audio
Two AK farmers' markets to remain closed under Level 3.2
Two of Aucklands most popular farmers markets will not be reopening this weekend, despite being allowed to under level 3.2. From tomorrow at 11.59pm, Auckland will be moving to step 2 of level 3 which… Audio
Jane and Jimmy Barnes: the couple that cooks together
When Covid struck and put a halt on touring, rockers Jane and Jimmy Barnes (as the Jane Barnes Band) launched a series of online performances, which attracted millions of views from around the world… Audio, Gallery
Sugar recall leaves cookie business in crumbs
A major sugar recall is hitting businesses big time - with those who ply their trade with sugar having to dump it in huge quantities.
Businesses dump recalled sugar over lead contamination fears
A major sugar recall is hitting businesses big time - with those who ply their trade with sugar having to dump it in huge quantities.
The recall is for Chelsea, Pams, and Woolworths brand raw and… Audio
Waikato's 'gnarly' gigantic potato could be world's biggest spud
A Waikato couple has made headlines for unknowingly growing a potato that weighed up to 7.9kg. Audio
Raw and brown sugar recalled due to lead scare
Major brands of raw and brown sugar are being recalled due to a lead contamination scare.
Routine testing on imported sugar from Australia show three brands are affected.
The Ministry of Primary… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Guy Fawkes Day - the 5th of November, so it's completely appropriate to be talking with our own double happy, Glenn Forsyth Audio
Chelsea Sugar recalls raw and soft brown sugar
Chelsea Sugar is recalling its soft brown and raw sugar product, amid concerns about low level lead contamination.
'Revolution in nutrition': Fonterra hopes to boost health benefits of dairy products
Fonterra has announced a deal for the design of dairy products that incorporate targeted release of specific nutrients.
Snail farming, how to make money from it
Linde Olivier Louwe - a former office manager - has turned to snail farming into a full time job and she's putting together a snail farmers' handbook so others can join her. Audio
Food: Pierogi - Polish dumplings adopted by Canadians, made in Christchurch
Pierogi dumplings are a delicious Polish staple which some Canadians have adopted as their national dish. Kate Grater, who hails from Vancouver makes and sells them in Christchurch, at The Pierogi… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's November! Which is as good of an excuse as any to speak with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
How fasting may offer health benefits beyond dieting
Intermittent fasting has recently become a major health trend, with devotees claiming it can cause impressive weight loss with quick turnarounds. But there might be more to the fasting diet than being… Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
With many having a bit of extra time at home to indulge in a bit of gardening, today guru Lynda Hallinan talks about growing sweetcorn - a summer staple! Audio
Picnic pie
A timely recipe today for people who are in alert level three regions, it's a picnic pie! Rose Langbein joins Jesse to talk about her take on her mum Annabel's famous bacon and egg pie. Audio
Cake it till you make it: ten scrumptious cake recipes
Why not impress your loved ones - and yourself - by baking a cake this weekend?
