Food
Salvaging cyclone damaged crops in Hawke's Bay
With crops in different conditions across the East Coast, the ongoing challenge is how to salvage what may be left and planning for next season. Grower Hugh Findlay speaks to Jesse. Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 August 2023
The single-desk kiwifruit exporter Zespri admits it was not nimble enough to deal with poor quality fruit late last year which threatened the reputation of the $4 billion industry.
Susan Murray has… Audio
Industry bodies welcome legislative protection for fruit and vegetable growing areas
Horticulture industry body Hort NZ says one of the new acts replacing the RMA will do a far better job at protecting New Zealand's fruit and vegetable growing areas.
Midday Rural News for 21 August 2023
A2 has today announced its financial results and its sales have risen by more than ten percent amid a challenging market.
Susan Murray has the rural news. Audio
Mint Cakery: How a farmers market stall evolved into a baking career
New cookbook Mint Cakery is the accumulation of countless late nights and early mornings for Michelle Morfett. At just 22, the budding baker began selling her goods at Auckland's Hobsonville Farmers… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining us from our country's busy fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
How to talk to kids about fatphobia
The word 'fat' has been weaponised against people living in bigger bodies and it's time we stripped away its negative connotations, says American journalist Virginia Sole-Smith. She helps parents… Audio
Restaurant turns food waste into pay-what-you-want delicious burgers
How much would you pay for a burger and some fries? What about if you knew it was all made with leftover or rescued food?
Low and slow: American barbecue heats up in Aotearoa
It's not your average sausage sizzle. 'Low and slow' style American barbecue has found a home in Aotearoa, with restaurants serving up painstakingly cooked brisket, ribs and more.
Food scraps bins in South Auckland both a challenge and opportunity
The rollout will give residents greater awareness about their connection to the land, says Lionel Hotene of Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae.
Solid serve of criticism for food at Victoria Uni halls of residence
It's a solid serve of criticism from some diners at Victoria University's catered halls of residence. The Uni says its only had a handful of complaints despite serving meals to about 2,000 students… Audio
Week in Politics: NZ First gains traction while GST-free produce fails to hit the sweet spot
Analysis: Labour will have to do much more than offer families a $5 saving to get back in the race while NZ First's support continues to creep up and the media starts looking at where it's coming…
Midday Rural News for 18 August 2023
A further price shock is rattling the rural sector as dairy giant Fonterra slashes its milk price forecast for the second time in a fortnight.
Monique Steele has the rural news.
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Beervana gets underway in Wellington
New Zealand's premier beer festival, Beervana, gets underway today, despite the industry as a whole facing some particularly challenging times.
Large increases in excise tax, ingredient costs and… Audio
Rescue burger on offer at Burger Wellington
How much would you pay for a burger and some fries?
What about if you knew it was all made with leftover or rescued food?
One restaurant is taking part in the Burger Wellington competition using… Audio
Fugitive pig finds new home in Taranaki
A fugitive pig known for blocking lanes on Auckland's North-Western motorway and evading armed police will be taken to a new home in Taranaki today.
The naughty porker known as Kevin Bacon was on the… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Here he is, it's our Minister of Fruit and Veggies - Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Navel Oranges Audio
Pie palaver: Award for top pie given to the wrong guy
It's got all the ingredients of a cringe worthy bungle; a coverted prize for a top pie gets given to the wrong guy. We've seen it before at the highest level, not even the Oscars are immune. Now the… Video, Audio