Food
Cutting fruit and veg GST not the best way to help - tax expert
Opinion - Rising food prices bring up debates on removing GST from fresh produce - but is this a good idea? And if not, what alternatives might there be to help people afford fruit and vegetables?
Here's why egg prices are still climbing, according to the industry
The average cost of a dozen eggs has increased by more than 75 percent over the last year and any real relief for consumers could still be months away, an industry leader warns.
Pro-eater chows down whopping 3 foot hotdog in Wellington
A professional eater has just wolfed down a three foot or 91 centimetre American-style hotdog, complete with hot chips, stuffed in chunky bun at a Wellington eatery. Katina Dejarnett, stage name… Video, Audio
Gingerbread loaf
Today Juile Biuso has a delicious recipe for the ultimate afternoon tea treat, gingerbread loaf. Her recipe produces a dark sticky and moist loaf which you'll want to resist eating too soon as it's… Audio
Indian food walks held in Auckland
Indian food writer, Perzen Patel, is hold a food walk on Auckland's Sandringham Road, so that people can experience all the delights of the cuisine. So, if you're a fan of Indian food but always stick… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Fridays mean many things to many people, but to most of us it means the second appearance on First Up for this week from our Minister of Fruit and Vegetables, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Vitor… Audio
Unearthing the bitter truth of bottle gourd
A New Zealand physician warns of the risks associated with consuming a vegetable commonly used in Southeast Asian dishes.
Primary industry exports earn a record $56.6 billion
Primary industry exports are forecast to reach just over $56 billion by the end of this month. That's higher than expected, and is largely due to an increase in dairy, seafood and processed food… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Jeremy Elwood (Part One)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nalini Baruch and Jeremy Elwood discuss the latest data on growing foodprices and the panel appointed to investigate how pro-Russian edits were inserted into… Audio
Food waste in the supply chain - an audit
Food loss accounts for 38 per cent of the energy used in our global food system, according the UN. Audio
Not just a free lunch: ripple effects from free school meals
Researchers say the ripple effects of providing healthy meals in schools extend wider than a free lunch. The $260 million Healthy School Lunch Programme, Ka Ora, Ka Ako, provides free meals to schools… Audio
Te Whatu Ora project helps with cost of living woes
"5 a day, eat the healthy way" you might remember the jingle?.. neither do I. Well as the cost of living soars, the Te Whatu Ora funded Fruit and Vegetables in Schools project is proving as important… Audio
Protein: You may need more than you’ve been told
How much protein do we need for optimal health? According to a growing body of evidence more than has been recommended in the past, writes Niki Bezzant.
