Food
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Glenn Forsyth joins First Up from the produce markets on a freezing Friday Fruit of the Week: NZ Apples Audio
Kiwis not digging spuds as much as they used to
Kiwis are eating 10% fewer potatoes than we were just over a decade ago. New industry research shows a quarter of people eating fewer spuds are passing on them because they are worried about their… Audio
Avo a-plenty: New season fruit starts to hit stores
New Zealand shoppers are getting good prices for new season avocados, as harvest volumes balance out after a record year last year.
Why do Cambodian bakers make NZ's best pies?
Hard work, resilience, community support as well as a sensitive palate to pastry influenced by French colonisation all seem to play a part.
Call to make health star ratings compulsory
The star rating system was introduced 10 years ago and is free to join, but as it's optional, products with a lower rating tend not to display their rank.
The Panel with Heather Roy and Tim Batt Part 2
In part two, a 16 percent annual rise in the price of beef mince is making the humble pie an expensive roadside munch. Then, the panel meets a Wairoa man who's been cutting hair for five decades and… Audio
Oyster farmers find mysterious $10,000 in bank accounts
The big catch is they don't know what the money is for.
Easy Eats: Broccoli and spinach pesto pasta
Kelly Gibney joins us with a lovely mid week recipe. This week it's a pasta and we're including broccoli and spinach to add nutritional punch to the sauce. Adding lightly cooked broccoli and fresh… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13th August 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility; The local government minister has confirmed he'll be… Audio
Soaring price of mince poses problems for pie makers
We all know about high butter prices, but a Hastings pie maker says the soaring price of mince is adding to his struggles. John van den Berk from John's Bakery and Cafe spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
When everyone is closing, what keeps a restaurant alive?
The roll call of restaurant closures continues to build, so what is it about some stalwarts that makes them stand the test of time?
How do you brew beer without the booze?
Non-alcoholic beer consumption is on the rise, but making it taste delicious is a tricky puzzle for brewers.
Thrifty Words from the Wise
They've lived through rationing and enjoyed a simpler life. So, what can our older community members teach us about eating and socialising on a budget? Katy Gosset takes a peek in an 80-year old's… Audio
Why we need to grow more rice in New Zealand
Pretty much the last place you'd think you'd find a rice paddy growing is on a hill in Nelson, but Yuki Fukada is doing just that.
Wood, metal or plastic? Choosing the best cooking utensils
Think about your cookware and the kind of meals you make before snapping up a new spatula.
Grocery supplier costs rising faster as global prices soar
More than 3000 products increased in cost in July over June.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
The Minister of Fruit and Veggies has been reading books and wants to share the news on dental health.. Audio
