Food
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
That music can only mean one thing - it's time for our chat with the Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules
The name "gruyere" can now be used to label cheeses from outside of the Gruyère region of Switzerland and France, a US appeals court has ruled.
Mad cow case in Brazil dubbed 'atypical' after export bans applied
Brazil's Agriculture Ministry says it will work to lift beef export suspensions swiftly enacted by several countries in Asia.
Beef Pickle Burgers
Today Shared Kitchen founder and chef Julie Biuso shares a great recipe for the bbq now that the weather is improving. She talks to Jesse about making a beef pickle burger, but making the pattie from… Audio
'Locally it's been huge': Bluff oysters looking good as the season starts
Bluff oyster lovers are going wild for their favourite treat, with the first harvest landing this week.
Bluff Oyster season begins with a bang
The start of the Bluff Oyster season has kicked off in the South Island with passionate seafood lovers queuing down the street to get the first bite from this years harvest.
So far the quality of… Audio
Food stylist selling sourdough loaves for cyclone relief
We've seen sourdough take off in popularity in recent times, now one foodie is turning her sourdough baking skills into money for cyclone relief. Fiona Hugues is a food stylist, and is selling her… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's the first Friday of Autumn - so no better time to talk with our Minister of Fruit and Veg, Glenn Forsyth who joins Nathan Rarere in the Studio! Fruit of the Week: NZ Nashi Pears Audio
Oyster boats are out hauling in "Bluffies"
After a horror season last year Graeme Wright from Barnes Wild Oysters tells us if the oysters have improved this season Audio
Would you put cheese in a Quiche Lorraine?
Chef Mark Southon weighs in on the hot debate Audio
Some Seasons Gourmet and Turkish Kitchen products recalled due to possible contamination
Hummus products from Seasons Gourmet and Turkish Kitchen, as well as some products used in My Kitchen Bag, have been recalled.
Growers pin hopes on stable autumn as weather sends produce prices soaring
The already high prices we pay for fruit and veges could be about to go even higher on the back of Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Esk Valley residents unsure about whether they will return
Faced with never-ending piles of silt and slash, their homes badly damaged and families traumatised, some property owners in the Esk Valley are wondering if they will ever return.
As the arduous… Audio
Shoppers warned to be flexible as vegetable prices skyrocket
Produce industry representatives believe people need to be flexible with the inflated costs of fruit and vegetables set to continue.
The soaring cost of fruit and vegetables are expected to rise… Audio
Recall notice for hummus and tahini products
Those of you packing your lunches for the day may want to check what you're spreading on your sandwiches.
Hummus and other products with tahini from the brands Lisa's, Greater! and Prep Kitchen are… Audio
PM hears pleas for help from Hawke's Bay growers
A Māori kiwifruit grower says they suffered up to forty million dollars in damage from the floods, and won't be back to full operations for at least three years.
Ratahi Cross, chair of the… Audio
We talk pastries with Auckland cafe crowned by New York Times
Pastry tips from the Auckland cafe named in the New York Times Audio