Food
Fake meat less healthy than traditional vegetarian food, study finds
Many vegetarian meat products are less healthy and more expensive than traditional options, such as legumes and vegetables, new research has found.
The Pre-Panel with Anna Dean and Phil O'Reilly
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Anna Dean and Phil O'Reilly discuss what to be aware of when foraging for mushrooms following a fatal incident in Australia. Also, our panellists tell us… Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 August 2023
Punnets of kiwifruit have been recalled in the US - over listeria concerns.
Zespri says the fruit has been traced back to two orchards - so all the fruit from them is now on hold - which is about… Audio
Kiwifruit recalled in US after routine sampling found listeria
Zespri said it had traced the kiwifruit to two orchards and all fruit from those properties had been put on hold.
Study on cost and nutrition of plant-based meat alternatives
We are often given the advice to eat more plant-based foods for our health and the environment. On the back of this we've seen a huge influx of meat substitutes on the supermarket shelves - but how… Audio
'It's been tough': Some olive growers struggle with harvest
Extreme weather and the spread of disease have seen some North Island olive growers ditch harvesting altogether this season.
Chips are out, spuds are in: What you need to know about UPFs
'Avoid processed foods' is such a standard bit of advice that many of us probably don't even hear it anymore. But it's emerging that some 'processed' foods are a lot worse for us than others.
Lethal lunch: Police search rubbish dump as investigation continues
Australian police have searched a local rubbish dump as part of an investigation in a lethal lunch that's left three people dead and another seriously ill. It's believed the diners ate potentially… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 August 2023
News from the rural farming sector With over 15 thousand signatures the petition calling on the government to use only wool carpets in its buildings has so far failed to reach the final stage due to… Audio
How gluten might cause brain inflammation in mice
Gluten may cause brain inflammation in mice, a new study indicates, posing questions about the implications for humans. Audio
Lethal lunch in Australia turns spotlight to wild mushroom foraging
Australian investigators say it's unclear whether the woman who cooked a lunch that turned lethal ate the mushrooms that are believed to have fatally poisoned three other diners. Another person is… Video, Audio
Allergies on the rise as 'Microsoft 95' immune systems fail to upgrade
All over the world, allergies to everything from nuts to pollen are on the rise. Medical anthropologist and associate professor of science and technology studies Theresa MacPhail is on a mission to… Audio
How gluten can cause brain inflammation in mice
Gluten gives us that beautiful fluffy bread that we love, but it may also be giving us something much less wanted. Scientists at Otago University have discovered that gluten can cause brain… Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 August 2023
Some confronting footage of effluent from a pig farm overflowing into a stream has been released by Waikato Regional Council.
Sally Murphy has the rural news.
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Plans to make fishing sector more profitable and cut emissions
Plans to grow the fishing industry by developing jobs and investing in new technology while adapting to a changing climate have been released by the government.
Midday Rural News for 7 August 2023
An advisor says many farmers will be working 50 hour weeks for the rest of the year without taking home a paycheck due to falling commodity prices.
Schedules for sheep and beef continue a downward… Audio
Al Brown: 'My whole thing is informality'
Renowned chef Al Brown has just released Eat Up New Zealand: The Bach Edition, a collection of nostalgic recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients, kaimoana, and the occasional sweet treat. Audio