Food
Aspartame: How Dangerous is it?
Aspartame. It's one of the world's most popular artificial sweeteners, and it recently made the headlines for all the wrong reasons. According to news agency Reuters, the sweetener will reportedly be… Audio
Insect ice-cream, anyone?
To raise awareness of insects as a nutritious and sustainable protein source, food science researcher Ruchita Kavle is adding them to ice cream. At the recent International Science Festival in… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 July 2023
The Ministry of Education has pushed back at wool farmers and suppliers who complained about its decision to buy nylon carpet for more than 600 schools from the United States.
Sally Murphy has the… Audio
World Porridge Making Championship winner
Lisa Williams holds a world title that many of you won't know about - she's the 2022 World Porridge Making Champion. Audio
Bargain? Why are NZ onions selling for cheaper in the UK?
A social media post comparing the price of local onions being sold overseas to those that are sold here has been causing a bit of stir today. The post shows New Zealand grown onions at a Tesco… Audio
Court of Appeal rules SunGold kiwifruit licences can be included in a property's RV
Gisborne kiwifruit growers have lost their fight to have the value of their gold kiwifruit licences removed from the rateable value of their properties.
Supermarket watchdog: 'A once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a difference'
New Zealand's first grocery commissioner is aiming to increase competition in the supermarket sector and give consumers more choice. Audio
The Lucky Taco: Sarah and Otis Frizzell on ten years in a food truck
A decade after opening their food truck, Auckland couple Sarah and Otis Frizzell still love making sweet tacos together. Audio
NZ's first grocery commissioner to start this week
The country's first grocery commissioner will start work on Thursday.
Pierre van Heerden will take on the role, created to improve competition between supermarkets and bring down the cost of our… Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 July 2023
The Southland Regional Council is standing by its decision to order five farmers to stop winter grazing.
Sally Wenley has the rural news. Audio
Food trading platform hopes to grow nationwide
In Hawke's Bay, food trading platform Magic Beans is doing its best to combat the rising cost of food and interpersonal disconnection in some communities.
How to get the most out of shopping at an Asian supermarket
This week in our expert feature we're talking about traversing the aisles of Asian supermarkets which have sprung up all over the country. To help navigate through them we talk to former Master chef… Audio
Serving up community spirit in Woodville
Every Tuesday, the owner of Woodville's Smoke 'n Wood restaurant puts on a community dinner. Karen Joblin serves home style comfort food to around 70 people for a pay-what-you-can donation. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 July 2023
Primary Industry exporters are getting ready to take advantage of the EU free trade deal.
Sally Wenley has the rural news.
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Vegetable trading app to roll out nationally
A Hawke's Bay social media group for locals to trade their homegrown fruit and veges is set to roll out nationally.
Organisers of the Magic Beans cooperative hope there may even be a global appetite… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Martin Pupuke
Joining us from our bustling fresh produce market is our Associate Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Martin Pupuke. Audio
Making recipes found on gravestones
A university researcher based in Los Angeles, Rosie Grant, says gravestone recipes are becoming popular in the US as a way to memorialise loved ones. Audio