Food
Dentists continue to campaign for ban on sugary drinks in schools
Dentists are continuing to campaign for a ban on sugary drinks in schools after the previous government left them hanging.
The Labour Government considered a ban but deferred it until after the… Audio
Midday Rural News for 19 Mach 2024
Some exporters are happy with the fast tracking of the EU free-trade deal saying it means they'll benefit from tariff removals this season, while others say the rushed process means issues won't be… Audio
Free lunch scheme has made 'huge difference' for Wainuiomata school
Parents, children and teachers are urging the government to leave funding for the free school lunch programme, Ka Ora Ka Ako, untouched.
Tomatoes so cheap growers won't break even
With tomatoes retailing for as low as $2.99 a kilogram in supermarkets, it's not good news for growers, the industry says.
Schools fighting back to save free lunch programme
Schools are fighting back to save the free school lunch programme, Ka Ora Ka Ako. Today Arakura School in Wainuiomata invited representatives of the teacher unions, Principals Federation and Health… Audio
Produce prices dropping fast, why it's not making the news
United Fresh President Jerry Prendergast says the price of fresh fruit and vegetables is dropping fast and down a whopping 25 percent compared to last year. He talks to Jesse. Audio
Midday Rural News for 18 March 2024
Six-and-a-half-thousand hectares of mainly mature plantation trees in the Central North Island were blown over or snapped in half last February.
Crews have been working non-stop to salvage the wood… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
With us from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
In Ireland, pubs now offer more than just a pint
As St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world, the venerable Irish pub is adapting its way to reflect changing times.
Kath Irvine: how to prep your garden to feed you through winter
If you want your garden to feed you through winter, now's the time to get prepping. Brassicas like Broccoli need three months to grow, so need to be planted, and it's a perfect time to make compost… Audio
Massive computer breakdown hits McDonald's restaurants throughout NZ
McDonald's throughout the Asia-Pacific region have reportedly been hit with outages.
Australian farm grows world's biggest blueberry
An Australian farm has smashed the record for the world's largest blueberry with a fruit the size of a ping-pong ball.
Guacamole INCA style
The avocados are in abundance right now as the season here in Aotearoa nears it's end. To help with a bit of inspiration of what to do with the glut of green gems around right now, chef and… Audio
Young chef competition canned due to lack of contestants
The New Zealand young chef of the year competition was set to be staged this weekend but it has been postponed for a year because of a lack of quality entries.
One of our leading chefs says it… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Time now to get the latest from the world of fresh produce with the Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Fresh Figs Audio