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Video of mouse in supermarket salad sparks investigation
The Ministry of Primary Industries is investigating a video showing a mouse running across uncovered salad in a Christchurch supermarket deli.
Midday Rural News for 12 February 2024
Fonterra has lifted its farmgate forecast milk price for this season by 30 cents to a new mid-point of 7-dollars-80 a kilogram of milk solids.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Processing delays possible as farmers hold livestock back - Alliance group
Farmers holding onto stock for longer may cause problems along the chain, a meat processor says.
Chinese New Year boosts demand for New Zealand cream cheese
Growing demand for cream cheese in China has seen Fonterra ramp up production at its Darfield site in Canterbury.
Morning Rural News for 12 February 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's fresh produce time, joining Nathan Rarere with all the goss from the markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Bee Wilson: The Secret of Cooking
British food writer Bee Wilson's new book The Secret of Cooking also serves up secrets for stress-free living. Alongside recipes, there's encouragement to improvise, a very useful section on learning… Audio
Cocoa price hits record high as El Niño hurts crops
Global cocoa prices have hit a fresh record high as dry weather hurts crops in West Africa.
The YouTube sensation who eats only what he hunts
Possum and hedgehogs might be pests, but one Bay of Plenty man survived two months eating only wild foods - and is promoting it on his YouTube channel. Audio
Bay of Plenty YouTube sensation Shay Williamson eats only what he hunts
Imagine two months eating only what you can forage or hunt; crispy possum tails, rat or road kill anyone? Bay of Plenty hunter and "Keeping it Wild" YouTube sensation, Shay Williamson has done just… Video, Audio
48 hour rat hunt underway at Dunedin supermarket
An intensive 48 hour rat hunt gets underway this weekend at a rodent plagued Dunedin supermarket, that's been forced to close its doors in a bid to clear out the pests. Countdown Dunedin South has… Video, Audio
Sticky Salted Plum & Olive Oil Skillet Cake
This time of the year is when there's an abundance of fruit around. Like Martin last week, food writer, stylist and cook Gretchen Lowe has a delicious recipe to use up any excess plums you have. Audio
Selling maize to raise funds for Hospice
A Taranaki grower has come up with an unusual fundraiser for Te Kahu Pairuri Hospice Taranaki. Eddie Hollard owns 'Dave's Patch' and is offering 3.2 hectares of prime Lepperton maize to the highest… Audio
Midday Rural News for Friday 9 February 2024
Alliance is busy pushing lamb, beef and venison into China - just in time for Chinese New Year celebrations, which kick off later this month.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Morning Rural News for 9 February 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
AK's Victoria Park hosting Fried Chicken Festival on Saturday
Tomorrow, Auckland plays host to a festival dedicated to the entire world of fabulous fried fowl. Nathan Rarere asked Fried Chicken Festival executive director Maggie Gray about this year's event. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Make no mistake, it's stone fruit season.. Joining Nathan Rarere from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Fosyth. Fruit of the Week: Watermelon Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 February 2024
Despite exporting more beef and sheep-meat last year than in 2022, the value was down 11 percent to just over $10 billion.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
How 55 restaurants share one space
It was an idea born out of the first Covid lockdown. Now dozens of business work out of The Kitchen Collective. Audio
Morning Rural News for 8 February 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
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