Food
Food scraps bins in South Auckland both a challenge and opportunity
The rollout will give residents greater awareness about their connection to the land, says Lionel Hotene of Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae.
Solid serve of criticism for food at Victoria Uni halls of residence
It's a solid serve of criticism from some diners at Victoria University's catered halls of residence. The Uni says its only had a handful of complaints despite serving meals to about 2,000 students… Audio
Week in Politics: NZ First gains traction while GST-free produce fails to hit the sweet spot
Analysis: Labour will have to do much more than offer families a $5 saving to get back in the race while NZ First's support continues to creep up and the media starts looking at where it's coming…
Midday Rural News for 18 August 2023
A further price shock is rattling the rural sector as dairy giant Fonterra slashes its milk price forecast for the second time in a fortnight.
Monique Steele has the rural news.
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Beervana gets underway in Wellington
New Zealand's premier beer festival, Beervana, gets underway today, despite the industry as a whole facing some particularly challenging times.
Large increases in excise tax, ingredient costs and… Audio
Rescue burger on offer at Burger Wellington
How much would you pay for a burger and some fries?
What about if you knew it was all made with leftover or rescued food?
One restaurant is taking part in the Burger Wellington competition using… Audio
Fugitive pig finds new home in Taranaki
A fugitive pig known for blocking lanes on Auckland's North-Western motorway and evading armed police will be taken to a new home in Taranaki today.
The naughty porker known as Kevin Bacon was on the… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Here he is, it's our Minister of Fruit and Veggies - Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Navel Oranges Audio
Pie palaver: Award for top pie given to the wrong guy
It's got all the ingredients of a cringe worthy bungle; a coverted prize for a top pie gets given to the wrong guy. We've seen it before at the highest level, not even the Oscars are immune. Now the… Video, Audio
National's yin and yang v Labour's frugal fear factor
Analysis: With little money in the government's coffers heading into Election 2023, the Caucus podcast looks at how the two main parties plan to use fear, frugality and friendliness to win your vote.
…Midday Rural News for 17 August 2023
Conservation group Forest and Bird is calling on the fishing industry to put an end date on the controversial practice of bottom trawling.
Monique Steele has the rural news.
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Farmers on 11 percent fall in whole milk powder price
An 11 percent fall in whole milk powder prices this week will see farmers across the country lose money this season.
Softening demand from China means the price - which strongly affects the pay-out… Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 August 2023
New Zealand dairy farmers are gritting their teeth as global dairy prices nose-dive to a four-year low.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Woolworths signs wholesale deal with KwikMart stores
A new convenience store chain believes it will be able to offer more competitive prices after signing a wholesale agreement with Woolworths New Zealand.
Midday Rural News for 15 August 2023
Rural services provider PGG Wrightson's annual profit has dropped by nearly a third with high debt and weaker real estate impacting returns.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Consumer NZ sceptical GST on fruit and veg will reach shoppers
Labour's policy to remove GST on fruit and vegetables - previously labelled as 'boondoggle' by its own Finance Minister - has found few friends since its announcement on Sunday. Labour is promising to… Audio
