Food
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's that time of the week again, joining us from the markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Golden Peaches Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 February 2024
Cordons are in place around the fire, but Fire and Emergency has been allowing farmers access to manage livestock Thursday morning.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Why does some cheese cost 50% more than others?
Tasty cheese is made from the same four basic ingredients, so why are some brands $6 more expensive?
Crouton app to help following online recipes
Recipe manager app 'Crouton' is a fave for many. It recently made a Wall Street Journal video, but it might surprise you that the app has very local roots and is just the side-hustle of Devin Davies… Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 February 2024
Devastated but not defeated is how one grower is describing the situation.
Early in the hours of February 14th last year, metres of floodwater ran through Linden Estate in the hard-hit Esk Valley -… Audio
Countdown didn't shut deli after mouse reported
Woolworths stores director Jason Stockill says staff disposed of the salad contaminated by the mouse but did not close the deli.
Expert Feature: Knives
Gareth Hughes is the owner of Victory Knives, some of the most sought-after knives in the country. Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 February 2024
A Tolaga Bay farming couple are still picking up the pieces after Cyclone Gabrielle. Mike and Bridget Parker say a year on from the cyclone and they're still clearing their land, with little help from… Audio
Probe of Woolworths pest management after vermin found at stores
New Zealand Food Safety says there's no evidence to suggest a widespread problem after vermin were spotted at two South Island supermarkets. Audio
Supermarkets on notice after rats and mice found in stores
Predator Free advocates say getting more communities involved in pest eradication efforts will stop the furry vermin making their way into supermarkets.
Food Safety officers are on the ground at… Audio
Supermarket to remain shut after more rats found
A South Dunedin supermarket will remain closed a further 24 hours after pest controllers trapped close to 20 more rats since Friday.
Video of mouse in supermarket salad sparks investigation
The Ministry of Primary Industries is investigating a video showing a mouse running across uncovered salad in a Christchurch supermarket deli.
Midday Rural News for 12 February 2024
Fonterra has lifted its farmgate forecast milk price for this season by 30 cents to a new mid-point of 7-dollars-80 a kilogram of milk solids.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Processing delays possible as farmers hold livestock back - Alliance group
Farmers holding onto stock for longer may cause problems along the chain, a meat processor says.
Chinese New Year boosts demand for New Zealand cream cheese
Growing demand for cream cheese in China has seen Fonterra ramp up production at its Darfield site in Canterbury.