Food
Amid the cost of living crisis, foodbanks are struggling, too
Foodbanks across the North Island are finding their pantries empty amid a shortage in donations. Some who rely on them are being turned away.
Climate change concerns affecting shopping habits - Consumer
Concern about the climate is making its way to the checkout - according to new data from Consumer NZ.
Its latest Sentiment Tracker shows almost 85 percent of New Zealanders expect to maintain or… Video, Audio
NZ company plans raid on Australia with Viking superfood
A Taranaki business is the first in the Southern Hemisphere to make skyr - and they're about to expand across the Tasman.
New Zealand mānuka honey producers lose trademark bid
The mānuka honey industry has been dealt another blow - it has lost its bid to trademark the term 'Manuka Honey' in New Zealand.
Blackball Black Garlic: 'We can't keep up with demand'
Sam Weston and Wayne Hanright are the founders of Blackball Black Garlic - one of only two producers of black garlic in the country. After two years in business, they say they cannot keep up with… Audio
Otago brew awarded Top 30 New World Beer & Cider
Some of New Zealand's most well-known beer brands - Steinlager, Mac's and Monteith's - have been picked among the Top 30 beers at this year's New World Beer and Cider Awards.
But also listed among… Audio
Taranaki business finds recipe for success
A Taranaki business has become the first in the Southern Hemisphere to make a super food to a unique Icelandic recipe said to have fuelled the Vikings on their travels more than 1000 years ago.
Skyr… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Time now to get the latest from our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Christall Lowe: Kai and family
This week Christall Lowe's book KAI - Food stories and recipes from my family table won the Judith Binney Prize for illustrated non-fiction at the Ockham book awards Audio
'Get your hands dirty!' says soil advocate and farmer
Australian food writer-turned-food activist Matthew Evans was in North Canterbury last weekend talking to local growers about what keeps the earth, and us, healthy. Audio
Fragrant brown rice with chilli, lime and rotisserie chicken
This week we've got an amazing recipe that you can probably alter to suit - but the base of it is guaranteed winter comfort food. Audio
Midday Rural News for 19 May 2023
News from the rural farming sector The main two winners in rural areas are the schools and roading network. Just over $63 million will go towards helping small and isolated schools upgrade their… Audio
My Food Bag Group's profits dip 60 percent to $7.9m
The subscription-based meal kit and food business has had a difficult year and is applying to be delisted from the Australian stock exchange.
Two Kashmiri chefs, chaat, weeds and a wedding feast
Acclaimed Kashmiri chef Prateek Sadhu is in the capital serving up street food from home. He's collaborating with Chaat Street's owner, Kashmiri chef Vaibhav Vishen for Wellington on a Plate event… Audio
Demise of Jenny Craig good news, says anti-diet culture campaigner
The demise of diet and weight-loss company Jenny Craig is a win for those fighting against diet culture, according to body positivity campaigner and educator Angela Barnett. Audio
Waimate wins top tap water
The South Canterbury district of Waimate has taken out the top spot for the best tasting tap water in the country. Every year, municipalities around the motu compete for top honours in the National… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
That music signals to unhealthy, highly processed food that the Minister is in town - he's Glenn Forsyth the Minister of Fruit and Veggies. Fruit of the Week: NZ PIQA BOO PEARS Audio