Food
NZ's discontinued treats
In light of Halloween Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about the various Kiwi treats that you can't find on New Zealand shelves anymore. Audio
Food with Gretchen Lowe
Spring might be a challenging season in terms of the weather, but how good is it for fruit and veges?! Asparagus is back on the shelves which makes us feel like summer is getting ever closer. Here to… Audio
Award winning chef Sid Sahrawat on the future of hospitality
Sid Sahrawat is an award-winning chef behind Cassia and The French Café in Auckland. It's been a big year for Sid. Earlier in the year he hosted a tour to India, and he's already sold out the 2026… Audio
Britain's version of Tim Tam can't be called chocolate
"The Penguin" is now labelled "chocolate flavoured" because it no longer meets the definition.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth brings you his Fruit of the Week. Capsicum. But not the green ones. Audio
Fonterra sale won't make difference to consumers - experts
Farmer shareholders have voted in favour of a $4.2 billion sale of the dairy giant's consumer brands, Mainland and Anchor, to a French company.
Farmers' backing of Fonterra brands' sale carefully considered - chair
A move to sell the Mainland, Kāpiti and Anchor brands to a French firm for $4.2 billion will bring long-term benefits to farmers, the co-op council chair says. Audio
The chefs taking food allergies seriously
On Friday the 28th of November five of our finest chefs will join forces as part of the Chef's Health & Allergy Awareness Kai event. They'll present a six-course Pasifika-inspired, plant-based menu… Audio
Easy Eats: Olivia Galletly aka The Hungry Cook
Our regular Easy Eats contributor Kelly Gibney is away so we've got the talented Olivia Galletly also known as The Hungry Cook, joining us. Today she's sharing her recipe for Cheats Ricotta & Leek… Audio
Do Halloween treats hype kids up?
How to make sure you (all) get a good night's sleep after all the spooky sweets.
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Queen Shirl'e
Queen Shirl'e is an Auckland-based hip hop artist and community leader known for for founding the Queen Shirl'e Academy, where she helps young people thrive. Audio
Chef Del Holland's kitchen tips + the "Best Ever" Chocolate cake
Chef Del Holland shares her tips for making a proper risotto, what to do with sourdough discard (no you don't have to just throw it out), and a recipe for the ''best chocolate cake ever'. Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Hare George and Rudy Alejandro
Live from the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival, Mihi speaks with local foodies Hare George and Rudy Alejandro from The Slush Truck. Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Aroha Harris
Aroha Harris is a history lecturer at Auckland University, she shares the story of the Marmaduke Nixon monument in the Auckland suburb of Ōtāhuhu. Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Aute Neli
Mihi is reporting live from the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival throughout the morning. She speaks with Aute Neli from Kiwi Tucker Mussel Fritters. Audio
Recipe for Murder: inside the mushroom trial
The trial of Erin Patterson captured headlines around the world. 'Recipe for Murder' provides insights into the woman herself and how she was caught. Audio
Organising the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival
If you are in Tāmaki Makaurau today, you might want to head out to the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival - the country's largest. Audio
The Pre-Panel for Friday 24 October 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show. Audio
