Food
Rat-plagued Countdown pushes back reopening - again
A rat-plagued Dunedin supermarket has pushed back its reopening again after another rat sighting.
Midday Rural News for 21 February 2024
Launched in Wellington last night, beekeepers plan to revive the industry with a strategy which aims to double honey exports to a billion dollars by 2030.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Mānuka honey producer Comvita 'disappointed' at interim loss
Revenue was down due to weaker consumer demand in China and losing a major customer in North America.
Iconic AK Eats: top 100 dishes nominated by public
Here's something for all you foodies. The Iconic Auckland Eats list for 2024 has been released this morning, with 100 top dishes across Auckland, all nominated by the public. There are favourites from… Audio
MPI urged to make changes after berry Hep A cases
The auditor-general says the ministry is not routinely checking food safety compliance by importers of high-risk foods.
World's first genetically-modified banana approved in Australia
A disease-resistant Cavendish banana will soon be grown in Queensland, with the hope that this will open the door to more future-proofing of the banana industry. Audio
Auditor general wants crack down on high risk imported food
"Consumers expect the food they buy to be safe". The auditor general wants a government ministry to crack down on food importers bringing in high risk products that could be making people sick. Last… Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 February 2024
Pāmu, the state-owned farming company, also known as Landcorp, has reported a half-year net operating profit of $3 million.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Midday Rural News for 19 February 2024
Fishing company executives are meeting with officials from the Ministry for Primary Industries today to discuss cameras on commercial fishing boats, amongst other things.
Monique Steele has the rural… Audio
The Taranaki couple serving up classic Pacific Island cuisine
Marama Moore and James Ionatona Su'a were at a work rugby game when they first locked eyes. Now the Taranaki couple have built a young family and a Pacific-inspired food business Island Style Kitchen… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the fresh produce markets now - as always we're joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Craig Bond: Supermarket rat patrol
Goodnature co-founder and ethical pest control expert Craig Bond joins us on the show to share his top tips for keeping your home - or supermarket! - rat free. Audio
Lucy Corry: The simple delight of Salmagundi
Lucy Corry joins us to discuss Salamagundi - a type of "composed salad" which can include vegetables, meat, seafood, eggs, fruits and pickles. Audio
Countdown apologises for rat problem from October last year
Countdown's apologising to customers for the distress and inconvience of a pest plague that's temporarily closed one store and raised question about food safety at others. The Dunedin South Countdown… Video, Audio
Frozen summer berries, white chocolate and passion fruit
Who doesn't love berries and chocolate? This is my favorite crowd pleaser recipe and it's so easy to whip up at the end of a busy lunch or dinner with friends and family. Audio
Cherry growers thrilled with 'biggest yield in years'
A stellar summer has made for a great export season of New Zealand-grown stone fruits, including cherries.
Midday Rural News for 16 February 2024
Nearly 4000 tonnes of cherries have been sent offshore this summer.
Summerfruit New Zealand chief executive, Kate Hellstrom says good sunny weather in key growing region Central Otago led to great… Audio