Food
Lethal lunch: Police search rubbish dump as investigation continues
Australian police have searched a local rubbish dump as part of an investigation in a lethal lunch that's left three people dead and another seriously ill. It's believed the diners ate potentially… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 August 2023
News from the rural farming sector With over 15 thousand signatures the petition calling on the government to use only wool carpets in its buildings has so far failed to reach the final stage due to… Audio
How gluten might cause brain inflammation in mice
Gluten may cause brain inflammation in mice, a new study indicates, posing questions about the implications for humans. Audio
Lethal lunch in Australia turns spotlight to wild mushroom foraging
Australian investigators say it's unclear whether the woman who cooked a lunch that turned lethal ate the mushrooms that are believed to have fatally poisoned three other diners. Another person is… Video, Audio
Allergies on the rise as 'Microsoft 95' immune systems fail to upgrade
All over the world, allergies to everything from nuts to pollen are on the rise. Medical anthropologist and associate professor of science and technology studies Theresa MacPhail is on a mission to… Audio
How gluten can cause brain inflammation in mice
Gluten gives us that beautiful fluffy bread that we love, but it may also be giving us something much less wanted. Scientists at Otago University have discovered that gluten can cause brain… Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 August 2023
Some confronting footage of effluent from a pig farm overflowing into a stream has been released by Waikato Regional Council.
Sally Murphy has the rural news.
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Plans to make fishing sector more profitable and cut emissions
Plans to grow the fishing industry by developing jobs and investing in new technology while adapting to a changing climate have been released by the government.
Midday Rural News for 7 August 2023
An advisor says many farmers will be working 50 hour weeks for the rest of the year without taking home a paycheck due to falling commodity prices.
Schedules for sheep and beef continue a downward… Audio
Al Brown: 'My whole thing is informality'
Renowned chef Al Brown has just released Eat Up New Zealand: The Bach Edition, a collection of nostalgic recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients, kaimoana, and the occasional sweet treat. Audio
Food prices continue to rise
The cost of food is still rocketing up, but not as much as it has been in the past.
That's according to Infometrics' latest crunching of supermarket data for July showing their costs are up about… Audio
Expert calls for tax on sugary drinks
A leading dental expert says a tax on sugary drinks should come before paying off the dental bill they cause.
The Green Party promises to make basic dental care free for everyone in their latest… Audio
Grocery prices still rising but not as fast, index shows
The latest Infometrics-Foodstuffs Grocery Supplier Cost Index shows the prices suppliers charged supermarkets for goods rose by 7.5 percent in the year to July 2023.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the fresh produce markets now with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
A conversation in the cookhouse
Country Life talks to Jen Chrisp who cooks for the shepherds at Puketoro Station. She's carrying on the cookhouse tradition of New Zealand's extensive and remote back country farms. Audio
Heartwarming winter vegetable soups
This week food stylist and author Kelly Gibney shares some simple great warming soup recipes that can be whipped up in no time. Audio
T&G Global posts loss in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
The produce exporter has reported an interim loss after a difficult half year following the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.
