Food
New rule requires warning on all packaged alcohol
A new rule will require all packaged alcohol being sold to have warnings on the label about the harm it can cause to unborn babies.
The food safety agency says the move is supported by advice from… Audio
Midday Rural News for 1 August 2023
Securing a stable workforce was top of the agenda at this morning's Apples and Pears Conference in Christchurch.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Fairlie Bakehouse: The pies have it
New Zealand is at the top of the pie-eating charts with one south Canterbury bakery managing to sell more than 3000 pies on one memorable day, Frank Film reports.
Glamour and gumboots event to raise money for food banks
With food banks reporting unprecedented demand across the country. A photo competition, with an unusual twist, is hoping to provide them some cold hard cash. Charlotte Harding is one of the organisers… Audio
Midday Rural News for 31 July 2023
Hawkes Bay growers say following changes the Government has made to one of its cyclone recovery packages, they have a clearer path forward.
Monique Steel has the rural news. Audio
Te Pāti Māori: GST should come off all food
Let's stay on the topic of healthy food - as we're joined now by Te Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Audio
Australian community goal for healthy food irks some sausage fans
Across the ditch now, where a community in Western Australia's created a "no sausage sizzle policy" as they aim for healthier food options. Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Nathan… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's an election year, so no better time to talk with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Katherine Wu: Are you really eating too fast?
We all know people who wolf their food down, and probably we disapprove. But what if it's not actually all that bad? Dr Katherine Wu, a Harvard-trained microbiologist, and now a staff writer for the… Audio
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
An Oxford University study has concluded that if all the meat eaters in the UK cut down their ingestion of meat it would be the equivalent of taking 8 million cars off the road. Dr Ali Hill joins us… Audio
Yoghurt snack recalled due to child choking report
Specific batches of the Kiwigarden brand of Greek Yoghurt Drops and Whole Blueberries are being recalled due to the batches posing a choking risk for children.
Australian tax partner weighs in on GST debate
It looks like GST on food is going to be hard fought election turf. Te Pati Maori wants the 15 percent tax gone off all kai and Labour is rumoured to be ditching it off fruit and vege as an eleciton… Video, Audio
Economist warns removing GST not the answer to cost of living
A reprieve from the rising cost of food can't come soon enough, but an economist is warning that removing GST is not the answer. National claims Labour plans to remove GST from fruit and vegetables if… Audio
Steamed Date Pudding
This week's recipe is a simple old-school favourite that is perfect for winter and great to fill up hungry people. It often has a bad reputation, but Julie Biuso has some tips and tricks on how to… Audio
Midday Rural News for 28 July 2023
Waikato Federated Farmers dairy chair, Matthew Zonderop, says the combination of inflation, paying wages, high feed prices and a falling beef price schedule is putting people off raising bobby calves.
…NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards judge on flavour combos
Fancy some dill and mustard ice-cream or glazed ham gelato? How about some kumara brulee? It's what the judges will encounter at the NZ Ice Cream and Gelato awards when they sample a whopping 270… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Time now for a chilly walk around the produce markets now with the Minister of Fruit and Veges, Mr Glenn Forsyth.
Fruit of the Week: Avocados Audio