Food
Choc shock: Global weather patterns driving chocolate prices
Bad news for chocoholics - their favourite treat is expected to get even more expensive, as global supply chains struggle to meet demand. Audio
Pie professionals arrive in Penrose to judge NZ's best pastries
Pies from all over the nation have arrived in Penrose to be judged by pastry professionals. The Bakels Supreme Pie Awards are now in their 25th year, and the competition has grown to 4500 pies entered… Video, Audio
Why chocolate's not going to get cheaper!
With the price of chocolate continuing to rise, could the treat or 'sometimes' food, be on track to become rarer still? RaboResearch associate analyst Pia Piggott says pain in the pocket looks set to… Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 July 2023
The Forest Owners Association says the Government's reset of the ETS is a step in the right direction, but it isn't enough to restore confidence in the forestry sector.
Monique Steele has the rural… Audio
Climate extremes make NZ's supply chains highly vulnerable - it's time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Opinion - Increasingly noticeable gaps on grocery shelves are being caused by disruption to food supply chains by natural disasters and the impact of climate change, Alan Renwick writes.
Sheep milk contains more nutrients than cow milk, research shows
It is official - the health benefits of New Zealand sheep milk is superior to cow milk.
Midday Rural News for 25 July 2023
A Canterbury farmer has started a petition calling on the government to buy only wool carpets.
Sally Wenley has the rural news. Audio
Napier mānuka honey breaks world record
A Napier based honey company says its mānuka honey is the most potent in the world.
The True Honey Company received a record-breaking 34 rating from the UMF Honey Association for its latest harvest.
…Midday Rural News for 24 July 2023
Huge downpours in Canterbury over the weekend flooded paddocks and created muddy conditions for stock and roads that were repaired after flooding two years ago have been wrecked.
Sally Wenley has… Audio
Real Thai food and how to replicate it in your kitchen
Two food lovers have teamed up to bring the taste of Thailand right into your kitchen. Chawadee - or Chow - Nualkhair is a Bangkok-based food writer and author of food blog Bangkok Glutton who teamed… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
And back from his high stakes trans-Tasman trade mission is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
How to bake like a vegan (without making a rock or breaking the bank)
Mum's butter and egg-laden chocolate cake used to be a guaranteed hit at the smoko table or school bake sale, but recipes containing these ingredients no longer appeal to everyone.
How to bake like a vegan (without making a rock or breaking the bank)
Food writer and doctor Alby Hailes serves up some oven-hot tips for plant-based baking with everyday ingredients. He also shares his go-to recipe for a versatile vegan cake.
Coming up
India bans rice shipments to curb price rises
Experts have warned the move could push up global food prices.
Sam Parish's special secret ingredient bolognese
Today chef and author Sam Parish shares her own secret ingredients for a crowd pleasing bolognese. She's also got a special event coming up in Christchurch at Odeon Restaurant. If you'd like a heart… Audio
Midday Rural News for 21 July 2023
Over 250 Hawkes Bay farmers will receive 75 kilometres of fencing materials, including 20,000 fence posts, today in a bid to help them get back on their feet after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Sally Murphy has… Audio
Northland's first dedicated craft beer festival kicks off today
Northland's first dedicated craft beer festival is about to put the fizz back into a region feeling flat from a long, wet winter.
Fruit and Vege Report with Martin Pupuke
Our Minister is back from his international diplomatic mission to Australia on Monday - so filling in for him is Associate Minister Martin Pupuke.
Fruit of the Week: NZ Apples Audio