Robert Oliver
TV chef Robert Oliver's argument for taking back food
Robert Oliver says Pacific nations have such a rich food culture, that it's time to put it front and centre. Audio
Mirth & Solace: Palliser Viols marks Byrd anniversary
Early music specialist Robert talks viols with David Morriss. He plays the instrument himself and is founder of the Wellington-based consort, Palliser Viols. Audio
How Pacific Island Food Revolution is leading an actual food revolution
A TV show dedicated to showcasing pacific cuisine using locally sourced produce has had an impact on viewers. Video, Audio
Pacific Island Food Revolution to premiere on Maori TV
The first ever TV cooking show on Pacific Cuisine is to premiere this evening on Maori TV. Audio
Chef Robert Oliver on steering a Pacific food revolution
Robert Oliver is the creator and global executive director for the Pacific Island Food Revolution, and he joins The Weekend to tell us more about it, as well as share a simple raw fish recipe. Audio
Pacific Island Food Revolution: a fun cooking show with a mission
The best cooks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu celebrate their local cuisine in Pacific Island Food Revolution. Already a hit in Australia and across the Pacific, Series 1 is now available on TVNZ… Video, Audio
UNDP appoints celebrity chef as advocate for healthy living
Celebrity chef Robert Oliver appointed UNDP Pacific advocate for food, sustainable development and wellbeing. Audio
The Pasifika food revolution
With Auckland's first downtown Pacific restaurant Kai Pasifika now up and running, chef Robert Oliver is planning his next move – a Pacific Islands health initiative which will include a reality TV… Audio, Gallery
Pacific cuisine restaurant opens in Auckland
Treasured Pacific dishes are being introduced to patrons at a restaurant in Auckland. Audio
Samoa cocoa supply strained due to drought
Shortage of Samoan cocoa due to drought is impacting on supply resulting in high prices. Audio
St Mary of the Angels opens for Easter
The iconic Wellington Boulcott St Saint Mary of the Angels Church has reopened just in time for Easter. Earthquake strengthening of the 95 year old church has taken almost four years, and more than… Audio
Pieces of Pasifika restaurant pie on offer in Auckland
A new Pasifika restaurant offering in Auckland aims to raise funds from the local community it aims to serve. Audio
The ancient and the new
Well known Wellington musician and Director of Music at St Mary of the Angels, Robert Oliver, gives an insight into playing the stringed Renaissance/Baroque instrument the viol. His group, the… Audio
Flavours Of Fiji - Robert Oliver
A group of top chefs and food industry professionals are doing their bit to help people affected by Cyclone Winston. Audio
Exporters from Pacific encouraged to tell their stories
Exporters from the Pacific have been told the stories behind their food, like traditional farming practices, is a valuable selling point in the New Zealand market. Audio
Celebrity chef says Pacific needs to market its own strengths
An award-winning TV chef and author says Pacific chefs are growing in confidence with more demand for traditional Pacific cuisine. Audio
Pacific products in News Zealand need more recognition
Pacific business people have gathered in Auckland as part of efforts to find ways to boost export opportunities for a wider range of Pacific Islands products. Audio
NZ chef takes out his second cookbook "Oscar"
New Zealand chefs have scooped a number of awards at the cookbook world's version of the Oscars. Audio
Taste of the Islands
Pacific Island cuisine, the importance of sustainable tourism, and living island-style with chef Robert Oliver. His latest book is Mea'ai Samoa: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Polynesia. Robert… Audio
New television show celebrates Pacific food
Pacific food will be the star of a new television show to air on Television New Zealand this weekend. Audio