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What's with mums and toast after birth?
After Wellington hospital maternity wards tried to pull toast from the menu, mothers stood united in their love for post-birth toast.
Kimchi under threat from climate change
Scientists, farmers and manufacturers say the quality and quantity is suffering due to rising temperatures.
Four ultra-processed foods hijacking your breakfast
Breakfast can be a repeat offender meal when it comes to the perils of ultra processed foods. Here's how to fix it.
Midday Rural News for 3 September 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Data shows pace of food price inflation slows
Food prices have been one of many things squeezing household budgets over the past few years. But data in recent months has shown the pace of food price inflation has fallen away - and in some cases… Audio
What are 'Zebra chips' and why are farmers fighting to get rid of them?
Pirate bugs and other "natural enemies" are being used to fight off a pest that's been hurting potato crops for over a decade. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 September 2024
On today's episode, the King's Council - Tekau Ma Rua will meet tomorrow with iwi leaders to discuss the criteria for selecting the next Maori monarch, New Zealand's detention watchdogs have sounded… Audio
Coffee could cost $8 a cup as prices continue to rise
The everyday cuppa joe could soon set you back about $8, thats if coffee prices were to match rising operating costs. Audio
Midday Rural News for 2 September 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 2 September 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Start the week with the latest from the world of fresh produce with the Minister of Fruit and Veg Glenn Forsyth Audio
This Weekend: Kiwifruit's 65th birthday
Turning the Chinese gooseberry into the kiwifruit was one of New Zealand's most successful rebrands in its history. This weekend, the kiwifruit capital of Te Puke is gearing up to celebrate the… Audio
Food: Date & Orange Buttermilk Scones
Julie Biuso brings us a recipe for scones that she says will blow your mind. Audio
Midday Rural News for 30 August 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
'Is this actually vegan?': Gelato wins NZ's top prize
A boutique gelato business and an ice cream company classic came away with the top prizes at the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards. Audio
A Vegan Mango Lassi Gelato supreme winner at awards
Boutique maker Little Lato has won the Supreme Champion award for their Vegan Mango Lassi Gelato. Nathan talks to the creator Hannah Engelsman. Audio
Australia is rethinking health star ratings, is it time NZ did the same?
Have you even noticed the health star ratings on your food? And what do they mean?
Fruit and Vege Report with Richard Warwick
First Up's associate minister of Fruit and Veg Richard Warwick with the latest from the world of fresh produce. Fruit of the Week: Tamarillo Audio
Garlic grower accused of smear campaign against smaller producers
Te Mata Garlic's Chris Morrison is facing allegations of scaremongering by falsely claiming to have been tasked by the Ministry for Primary Industries and other industry bodies to compile data on…
New Asian supermarket opens in Auckland
Thousands of shoppers swarmed the aisles of a massive new Asian supermarket for its opening day in North-west Auckland today. The Foodie Asian store in Westgate, is 3800 square metres in size, which… Audio
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