Food
Using Maori traditions to save money!
Globetrotting Wellington chef Joe McLeod is no stranger to utilising Aotearoas backyard pantry in everyday cooking. He's dedicated his time to preserving this knowledge and also saving money when it… Audio
Midday Rural News for 26 October 2023
On-going consent delays are causing issues for farmers with the Canterbury Regional Council is failing to approve consents within certain timeframes.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Banana plantations 'doomed' as fungal disease spreads - Northland grower
One of the world's most common banana varieties - Cavendish - is facing possible extinction, stoking concerns of a worldwide shortage. Audio
Cavendish banana faces possible extinction
The world's most common banana variety is facing possible extinction, stoking concerns of a worldwide shortage.
A fungal disease called the Panama Disease tropical race 4, or TR4, is spreading to… Audio
New Plymouth bakery tastes success with vegan korma pie
The judges describe the winner as a classical vegetable pie, having a beautiful crust, punchy flavour and well-balanced seasoning.
Recycled materials used for chef-grade chopping boards
The kingi chopping board is a chef-grade chopping board created using fishing nets and recycled post-consumer packaging. It was devised by Rui Peng, co-founder and CEO of CRITICAL and Tom Hishon… Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 October 2023
After storms in 2018 and earlier this year resulted in mountains of forestry waste damaging bridges and smashing through farmland, the Gisborne District Council has successfully prosecuted a number of… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
We don't usually do this on a Tuesday, but we place no restrictions on getting the freshest news on the freshest produce from our markets to you with the help of our Minister of Fruit and Veggies… Audio
Outback Tom: Aussie journalist and TikTok sensation
Tom Forrest, better known as Outback Tom, has found global fame for his snappy and charming cooking videos with his grandad Steve - Outback Grandad. The pair's recipes for outback snacks - delivered… Audio
Banana 'shortage based on seasonal demand'
New Zealanders are bananas for bananas, but the country relies on imports from Mexico, Ecuador and the Philippines for its supply.
Banana shortage: Limited supply struggles to satisfy huge demand
Banana importers are finding it harder to keep up with New Zealand's voracious appetite for them. Floods and droughts on South American plantations are limiting supply around the world. Felix Walton… Audio
Food: Asparagus with Crunchy Sourdough Crumbs
Julie Biuso shares her recipe for Asparagus with Crunchy Sourdough Crumbs. Audio
Exploring Hawaii cuisine
David Cohen has recently returned from Hawaii where he's been on a very special food journey. He developed an interest in regional cuisines when he was working on the RNZ Cookbook, and has come back… Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 Ocotber 2023
The best of the best were crowned at the Beef and Lamb New Zealand awards on Thursday night.
Hundreds gathered at Christchurch's Te Pae convention centre to celebrate.
Monique Steele has the rural… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Our Minister of Fruit and Veges, and possibly the healthiest man on the planet Glenn Forsyth joins the programme. Fruit of the Week: Late Season NZ Navel Oranges Audio
Hamilton man left with big repair bill after Uber hit and run
A Hamilton man has been left with a big repair bill after an Uber eats driver crashed into his car then took off ... the driver didn't drop off the KFC his next door neighbours had ordered, either. As… Audio
Famous dessert brand Sara Lee in voluntary administration
The business was established in the USA in the 1970s, but has recently faced inflationary pressures, and problems with suppliers in Australia.