Food

The Labour government was warned earlier this year that removing GST from fruit and vegetables may not make them more affordable.

Ministry of Health documents obtained under the Official Information… Audio

Broccoli and chocolate. Prawns and vanilla. According to food pairing theory, these culinary matches should go together as well as macaroni and cheese, or peanut butter and jam. But do they really… Audio

Why do some foods go so well together – like macaroni and cheese – while other flavour combos fall flat? This week senior producer Justin Gregory digs into a smorgasbord of unusual food pairings and… Audio

Every year, the average person eats about 8kg of additives, which shouldn't come as a surprise if you look at the long list of incomprehensible ingredients on the back of so many packets of food. Dr… Audio

How low can the sugar levels be in sugary drinks before people don't like the taste? A new study set out to answer that question and were surprised to find people are ok with a lot less sugar than… Audio

Heavy rainfall destroyed around four million young plants at the country's three main propagators at Bay of Plenty nurseries, earlier this year.

Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio

Top health officials are pushing for sugar and salt limits to be set in food and fast-food portions to be restricted, in an attempt to halt the obesity crisis.

Ministry of Health proposals for a… Audio

Animal welfare group SAFE has asked parties polling over 5 percent for their thoughts on a range of policy stances relating to animal welfare.

Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio

Farm buildings have been destroyed, trees are down and power is still out on some farms in the central North Island after strong gusts lashed the country over the weekend.

Monique Steele has the… Audio

To the healthiest four and a half minutes on New Zealand radio - done the numbers and they are Rock Solid - Nathan Rarere joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio

Farmers we've spoken to say it was a great debate at Mystery Creek that will help many decide their final vote for next month's election.

Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio

Joining First Up from Wellington this week is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Avocados Audio