Food

Māori kiwifruit growers, which has 42 growers mostly around Bay of Plenty, sent three containers of fruit to Hawaii and this year they're planning to send 16 as they plan to ramp up their exports.

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Healthy produce time with the Minister of Fruit and Veges Mr Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Apricots Audio

Fertiliser use is down as cash-strapped farmers look to reduce spending where they can.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio

Former farmer and Federated Farmers board member Miles Anderson says farmers have been given a raw deal by decision makers for too long.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio

New Zealand produced close to 120,000 litres of olive oil in 2022. In 2023, that fell to 76,000. Audio

Matteo D'Elia says it's been tough for restaurants in the Italian town of Badalucco to keep up with the rising price of the region's most treasured delicacy. Audio

Fire and Emergency has fire bans in place in parts of Otago, Mackenzie, Canterbury, Marlborough and coastal Wairarapa - and further restrictions across much of the South Island.

Sally Murphy has the… Audio

In June 2022, renowned chef and restaurateur Rick Stein would have a meal of haddock that would set him on a path to simplifying his life and his work. We talk to Rick Stein about Simple Suppers, his… Audio

What began as a request for freezer meals on social media back in 2020, has developed into Kura Kai - a regular fixture in 38 schools around the country. General manager Marie Paterson explains the… Audio

It's back to school this week for thousands of children and for some it will be a chance to get a proper meal.

The charity Kids Can says due to cost of living pressures, demand for its services has… Audio

With parliament sitting from tomorrow, farmers want to know what the Government's plan is for the roll-back of rules and regulations it campaigned on last year.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio

Nadia Key and her Mum Elke are behind the social enterprise Husk and Honey and together they have compiled a cook book called Collectively Homegrown. It features recipes from a range of cultures… Audio

Our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth with the lowdown on good produce buys this week. Audio