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'Lax pricing practices': What causes supermarket price errors?
Supermarkets have got away with underinvesting in technology for years, leading to systemic issues with their pricing, Consumer NZ says. Audio
NZ's two major supermarket groups investigated over pricing
The pricing and promotional practices at the country's two major supermarket groups are to be the focus of an investigation opened by the Commerce Commission.
The consumer watchdog is responding to a… Audio
Morning Rural News for 23 January 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Investigations underway into supermarket duopoly
Consumer NZ had asked the Commerce Commission to investigate the supermarket duopoly for potential breaches of the Fair Trading Act.
Midday Rural News for 22 January 2024
The New Zealand wood industry is closely watching the conflict in the Red Sea as global shipping costs are rising as a result of the disrupted supply chain.
Monique Steele has the rural news.
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Morning Rural News for 22 January 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Time now for the first Fruit and Vege segment of the year. Joining Nathan Rarere is Glenn Forsyth. And try this salad recipe using three lines of veges in good supply this week: Salad Ingredients… Audio
Where have all the apples gone? Cyclone Gabrielle, end of season affecting supply
We all know what they say about an apple a day - but what about when the shelves are empty?
Pasta la Vista with Julie Biuso
Simon Morris presents a new show about food - what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. In the final episode, Julie Biuso returns to talk about pasta - did Marco… Audio
Auckland charity Fair Food turns leftovers into lifesavers
With hundreds of thousands of tonnes of food going to landfills every year, one group is trying to stem the flow and convert that food into meals or ingredients. Audio
Lucy Corry's tips for making the most of stonefruit
How do you tell if a peach or nectarine is good to eat? What do you do with a glut of plums? Lucy Corry shares some tips on how to choose, cut, cook and store stonefruit. Audio
Cheese with Paul Broughton
Simon Morris presents a new show about food - what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. Today, Paul Broughton of Featherston's beloved cheese emporium C'Est Cheese… Audio
Longline fishing boats latest class to need cameras on board
From Tuesday, a new class of fishing boats must have cameras fitted to film their catch and release methods.
Product recalled after dairy found in dairy free yogurt drops
All batches of dairy free yogurt drops made by Kiwigarden have been recalled, after traces of milk were found in a second batch this week.
How to care for your garden during an El Niño summer
With unusual weather systems and the prospect of hosepipe bans, here are some tips for maintaining a healthy and good-looking garden. Audio
Recipe Books with Kathy Paterson
Simon Morris presents a new show about food - what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. Today, editor of The RNZ Cookbook Kathy Paterson looks back on the start of… Audio
Six ways to delight the vegetarian at your next barbecue
Firing up the barbie and a bit worried that your non-meat-eating mates will go hungry? Lucy Corry joins Anna Thomas to discuss how to feed vegetarians without tears at your next barbecue. Audio
'Bacteria doesn't observe a three to five second rule'
How long is too long to hold onto that Christmas ham? Is the five-second rule when food lands on the ground legitimate? Vincent Arbuckle deputy director-general for food safety at the Ministry for… Audio
Dozen eggs for $5: The Warehouse takes another crack at supermarkets
New Zealand's biggest retailer is continuing its efforts to become a place for Kiwis to buy their essential groceries by taking a crack at egg prices.
Salt & Pepper with Martin Bosley
Simon Morris presents a new show about food - what we eat, why we eat it, where it came from and when we started trying it. Today, salt and pepper, what are they, what do they do, why are they so… Audio
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