Food

Bacteria and viruses are very different, but what about when they interact? Phage biocontrols are viruses that attack specific bacteria in an organism. Dr Heather Hendrikson talks to Jesse about… Audio

A dry early spring is creating uncertainty as to whether the largest dam to be built - since the Clyde Dam three decades ago - will be filled as hoped, by December.

Monique Steel has the rural news.

The Nelson Arts Festival starts today and goes through until the 29th of October and if you're a Mushroom muncher and fungi lover then the festival has a treat for you! "Foraging your way to wellness"… Audio

We go back and forth, can New Zealand claim the pavlova, or Australia. But when we all gather round a pavlova at Christmas, there's a collective understanding that it's a dessert that holds a special… Audio

An Auckland butcher has snagged the top title as New Zealand's top sausage-maker.

The "Lamb Delight" from Sam's Butchery in Silverdale came up trumps at the Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.

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A recently released University of Auckland study has found NCEA results and University Entrance rates were about 15 percent lower for rural students, compared to their urban counterparts.

Monique… Audio

Where did the term 'smash burger' come from? What makes an authentic cheese burger? How did burgers become America's favourite food? Cam Blanchard has spent years researching the origins of the burger… Audio

What does it take to make New Zealand's best croissant? Using 27 layers of butter is a good place to start, says Michael Kloeg, head baker and owner of the Clareville Bakery in Wairarapa. Audio

There's a whole new cohort of farmers and those with backgrounds in primary industries set to make it into parliament, following early election results.

Most notably, it looks like former Federated… Audio

With Nathan Rarere from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio

Today Sarah Tuck shares a recipe she claims to be "the best thing in the universe with a strong cup of tea on an Autumn afternoon". You can find the full recipe for her Date Mini Loaves here. Audio

Fonterra takes out the top spot as the country's largest greenhouse gas emitter for the third year in a row.

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He's like the Peter Dunne of the fresh produce world, straddling both sides of the political spectrum to bring New Zealand the latest from the markets - our Minister of Fruit and Veggies is Glenn… Audio

A rural school principal says staff shortages, remote locations and poor access to educational providers are challenges for all rural schools.

Susan Murray has the rural news. Audio