Food

Massey University is proposing reducing staff in food technology and plant and natural sciences by 60 percent with more than 100 jobs expected to go. 

Susan Murray has the rural news. Audio

A Melbourne bakery is thinking outside the square, the custard square that is. And to use a culinary term, it's causing a stir. Apparently the uneducated masses have been cutting-up these delicious… Video, Audio

Celebrity chef and activist Robert Oliver is on a mission to revitalise Pacific food by showcasing local cuisine knowledge. Season three of his reality show 'Pacific Food Revolution' launched on TV1… Audio

Dairy giant Fonterra has increased its milk forecast payout for this 2023/24 season by 50 cents.

Susan Murray has the rural news. Audio

After years of disruption and cancellations, the "It" Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival made a triumphant return to Paihia on Saturday.

Reporter Peter de Graaf went along. Audio

We all see those trees around the neighbourhood laden with fruit that never gets eaten, resigned to falling away and rotting on the ground. Well a Devonport man thought enough with the waste, there… Audio

For our first visit to the produce markets this week, we're joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

This week we catch up with Kitty Williams who we first met during one of the COVID 19 many lockdowns! Her claim to fame during that time was her recipe for sweet chilli, ham and cream cheese scrolls… Audio

Earlier this week we spoke to Dunedin vet Dr Helen Beattie about giving away surplus produce from her garden to people in her community. We then heard from a Gisborne resident with a similar story… Audio

Thousands of voters could miss out on their right to vote in next week's general election (Saturday October 14) as hundreds of polling booths - especially in remote locations - will be closed on… Audio

That tune can only mean one thing - it's time for our whip around the fresh produce markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NEW SEASON NZ BLUE ROYAL… Audio

When living space is tight, a community garden gives residents a place to breathe. Audio

The Ministry for Primary Industries has allocated $20,000 to the Southland Rural Support Trust to distribute among farmers and growers.

Culverts were washed out, paddocks flooded, trees downed and… Audio