Food
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's time to talk fresh produce, with us from the markets is our Minister of Fruit and Vegetables Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Encore Mandarins Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 November 2023
Farmer-owned red meat co-op Alliance has reported a loss after tax of $70 million for the year ended September - a big flip from last year's $73.6 dollar profit.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
NZ's best BBQers battle it out at Christchurch Show
Brisket, bone-in, chuck, prime, sirloin and short rib - just about any other cut you can imagine - is being cooked up at this year's Canterbury A&P Show.
It's part of the annual Let There Be Meat BBQ… Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 November 2023
Wood chopping, dog trials, rare breeds and a beautiful Belgian Blue cow are all on display at the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Ōtautahi today.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Harvest Hawke's Bay to bring together food, wine and music
Dozens of Hawke's Bay businesses will come together for a wine and food festival on the banks of the Tukituki River, a welcome celebration after the long clean-up following Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Cost of living: Fruit & veg prices fall, but still higher than a year ago
The good news is fruit salad and vegetable stir fry got a little cheaper last month, according to the latest Stats NZ figures. Fruit and vege prices fell 3.4 percent from September to October. But… Video, Audio
Cheaper at the checkout? Food prices drop slightly in October
Food prices fell slightly in October, led by a drop in most grocery and fresh food items.
Garden to pre-school table to get veggies into kid's diets
Garden to Table is a programme to teach tamariki to grow, harvest and prepare food. Oropi primary, a rural school near Tauranga has been running the programme for the past 10 years. Heron Rickard is… Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 November 2023
Sanford's revenue is up despite selling a lower volume of mussels and squid.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Hawke's Bay Harvest festival to showcase the region's best wine and food
A Hawke's Bay wine and food festival is set to bring dozens of the region's best hospitality businesses together on the banks of the Tukituki River.
Hawke's Bay Harvest was set to make its debut in… Audio
NZers dining earlier
Some local restaurant owners are noticing their bookings coming in earlier than they used to. Does a changing meal time mean anything for restaurant owners? Jonny Schwass is a restaurateur, chef and… Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 November 2023
Farmers are being told to check their paddocks of maize and sweetcorn in particular for the crop-destroying moth fall armyworm well into summer.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Shakshuka: the simple, delicious middle eastern staple
Throughout the middle east shakshuka is a staple and simple meal. Eggs are simmered in a tomato based sauce spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne, topped with fresh coriander and crumbled feta… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Monday's a chance to wipe the slate clean, forget the eating habits of the past and jump on the health food train - joining us now is a man more than willing to clip your ticket on the Fruit and… Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Lynda Hallinan shares some handy gardening tips as we head into the summer season. Audio