Food
Lucid Chocolatier takes out gold medals
They say victory tastes sweet and that's especially true for a young chocolate maker from rural Wairarapa.
Johnty Tatham and his company Lucid Chocolatier have been named the supreme winner of this… Audio
Simon Gault on food fame, health battles and a passion for flying
He's one of New Zealand's best-known chefs but a new book takes an intimate look at the life of Simon Gault beyond his culinary skills. He's been the driving force behind Bell House, Euro, Jervois… Audio
Central Otago orchardists hopeful for harvest
Central Otago orchardists say the upcoming harvest is looking promising, but there are more challenges ahead.
The RSE scheme for bringing in seasonal workers from the Pacific recently got a boost… Audio
Power plants: elite athletes vs the vegetarian diet
Powerhouse Olympic athletes Brook Donoghue and Luuka Jones have teamed up with performance sport nutritionist Christel Dunshea-Mooij to create a book that demonstrates how you can get all the fuel… Audio
Panel: What is New Zealand food?
Tourists often ask where they can go to eat authentic New Zealand food, but it probably isn't the closest takeaway store. We live in a diverse and multi-cultural society, and our food habits reflect… Audio
Woman switches to diet shakes to cut grocery bill
Mother-of-three Anahera and her husband are switching to diet shakes to help cut their food bill, because, she says, they do not qualify for enough government support.
Cockroaches, filthy kitchens found at Auckland's seven dirtiest food shops
Cockroach infestations, filthy food surfaces and poor food storage - some of the reasons why a handful of Auckland food shops were forced to close until problems were rectified.
Student gardeners dig chance to bypass high vege prices
It's more than 20 years since a community garden began helping Canterbury University students grow vegetables.
Canterbury University garden helping feed many as costs soar
With the cost of food soaring - many students are struggling to eat well. But a garden at Canterbury University is helping to feed many.
Today marks 20 years since a group of students turned a lawn… Video, Audio
Pan-seared Chicken Breasts with Baby Peppers
Today MySharedKitchen founder, Julie Biuso, shares a recipe for a delicious, yet easy to make, chicken meal. Audio
19-month-old cheeseburger & fries sells for $475
The new owner of 'Framed Cheeseburger & Fries' is "stoked" to add a 19-month-old McDonald's combo to his budding art collection. Marcus Herron – who bid $475 for the artwork on TradeMe – says his… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's time to whip down to the produce markets now, joining Nathan Rarere is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Encore Mandarins Audio
How far will $40 get you in vegetables?
KC Loo Fruit Centre is a family run business that has been selling fruit and veges in Mount Eden for over 60 years.
With inflation at a 32 year high we gave resident food price reporter Leonard… Audio
Buying $40 in season fruit/veges with KC Loo's Glennis Loo
KC Loo Fruit Centre is a family run business that has been selling fruit and veges in Mount Eden for over 60 years. With inflation at a 32 year high we gave resident food price reporter Leonard Powell… Audio
Best banger butcher in NZ on what makes a top sausage
The best bangers in the business have been named at the Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.
And this year two butchers snagged the Supreme Award. Judges couldn't pick between New World Te Rapa's… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 19 October 2022
News from the rural farming sector That's right the average price at the fortnightly sale fell 4-point-6 percent overnight to $3723 USdollars a tonne. The joint winners of The Great New Zealand… Audio
Everybody Eats Cook-Off episode five - Maddie Grace
Five Wellington chefs used donated food to create a gourmet three-course meal at this year's Everybody Eats Cook-Off. Watch how Maddie Grace pulled it off. Video
