Food
Food insecurity a daily issue in communities across Auckland
People who only just had their heads above water, are now slowly drowning, according to a community leader. David Letele has recently had to cull the number of families receiving food parcels from his… Audio
Midday Rural News for 2 April 2024
The country's largest meat processor and marketer, Silver Fern Farms, has just reported a net loss after tax of $24.4 million for the 2023 financial year.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But how do you know they're still safe to eat?
Plabita Florence’s Feijoa Sherbet
Plabita Florence is one of Auckland's best chefs. Her restaurant Forest was awarded one hat in the 2021/22 Cuisine Magazine Good Food Awards. This year Cuisine also named her one the 50 most inspiring… Audio
Baron Hasselhoff's: the art and craft of great chocolate
For many, Easter means chocolate. And for chocolate makers Easter is one of the busiest times of year. Susie pops in to Baron Hasselhoff's chocolate boutique in Wellington to catch up with "chief… Audio
Listeria fears prompt recall of Matakana salmon products
Two salmon products are being recalled over fears they could be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can be especially dangerous to vulnerable groups and during pregnancy.
Gen Z say yes to snacks instead of three square meals
Kiwis aged 26 and under are ditching breakfast, lunch and dinner in favour of snacking throughout the day, a new study says.
Champion brewery 8 Wired up for sale
Owner and head brewer, Søren Eriksen, said the decision to put the brewery up for sale was not an easy one.
10 great bakes for Easter weekend
Got a long wet weekend stretching out before you? There's no better time to get your bake on with these treats from RNZ's recipe collection.
Mike Jeffries: NZ's award-winning barbecue king
When former truck driver Mike Jeffries started a mobile barbecue business 14 years ago, he was one of the "originals". Now, as well as running branches of The Big Smoke Barbecue Co in Tauranga and… Audio, Gallery
Midday Rural News for 28 March 2024
An over-reliance on supplying logs for China's once booming construction sector is biting, as demand dries up - pulling prices down as forestry exports are forecast to drop 9 percent.
Sally Murphy… Audio
How climate change could impact your favourite foods
Hold on to your flat whites and your Easter eggs - climate change could be coming for your favourite foods.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, worldwide yields of coffee and… Audio
Iconic cereal brands set to go
With news that Sanitarium is looking to discontinue some of its iconic cereals, RNZ Nights enlists the help of Anna from ‘Just A Mum's Kitchen' for some for some DIY cereal recipes. Audio
Sanitarium proposes cutting 49 jobs, will axe some breakfast cereals
Muesli, granola, flake, clusters, and puff cereal will stop being made by the company.
Sesame-Crusted Salmon Burgers
Recipe by Sam Parish
From Afternoons on Wednesday 27 March 2024
Easy Eats: Sam Parish's sesame crusted salmon burgers
Each week chef, author and mum of two young children Samantha Parish is with Jesse for midweek meal inspiration. This week she's got a recipe that would also be a Friday fake away meal, sesame crusted… Audio
The last flour mill in the southern hemisphere in Foxton
If you've driven SH1 in the North Island it's likely you've seen it - Foxton's iconic windmill. It's also the only one in the Southern Hemisphere milling flour. Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 March 2024
Farmers spending less is having flow-on effects in the regions, and it's been especially tough in Southland where some businesses have had to close down due to the economic downturn.
Sally Murphy has… Audio
25 years of Tuesday dinners celebrating food, friendships
People have met lifelong friends and even spouses at the Wellington dinners, which marked their 25th anniversary this week. Audio