Food
Successful first trial of innovative electric sprayer in zero fossil fuel orchard
In what is thought to be a world first, an Otago orchard has developed an electric foliage sprayer.
Midday Rural News for 17 August 2022
News from the rural farming sector The log-jam was predicted months ago with labour shortages affecting meat plants and the lamb kill running months late, so co-inciding with the bobby calf peak… Audio
'We're growing kids': Students banned from ordering McDonald's, KFC to Hastings college
Students at a Hastings college have been sneaking in Uber Eats at lunchtime, with some claiming the food they get at school is atrocious.
Hastings Boys' High students sneaking Uber Eats at lunchtime
Students at a Hastings college have been sneaking Uber Eats at lunchtime. Hastings Boys' High School, which offers all its 800 students free lunches, has now banned them from ordering the takeaways.
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The food bank supplying one of our richest regions
Escalating food, fuel and housing prices are driving people everywhere to desperation - even on the North Shore. Audio
The food bank supplying one of our richest regions
Escalating food, fuel and housing prices are driving people everywhere to desperation - even on the North Shore.
AudioMidday Rural News for 16 August 2022
News from the rural farming sector: The Ministry for Primary Industries has quashed reports China is set to ban imports of New Zealand meat. The golden glow is falling off kiwifruit returns this year… Audio
Southern sushi on the menu at Invercargill's first vegan food truck
Southern sushi is rolling out of the oven at Invercargill's first all-vegan food truck. Born-and-bred Southlander Chayse Leith – who runs Herbie Fully Vegan with his partner Jessinta – says he's glad… Audio
Avocado exporter targets Asia after disappointing returns in Australia
Produce company Seeka is working to export more avocados to Asia this season to minimise its reliance on Australia.
Omicron, 'economic headwinds' hitting My Food Bag's profit margin
The meal-kit delivery company expects to report lower full year earnings, due to the lingering effects of the Omicron outbreak and rising inflation.
Midday Rural News for 15 August 2022
News from the rural farming sector for 15 August 2022 Audio
First nation cuisine and bush tucker
Food has taken Indigenous chef, Mark Olive around the world, he trained under a European chef and has promoted Australian ingredients in the US and Canada. He has starred, in a couple of his own… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Our Minister for Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth talks about 5+ a day recommendations for August. Audio
Cow, oat, soy, goat - which milk is the best?
More and more Kiwis are choosing alternatives to dairy milk. Taste is always important, but what kind is best for the planet? Reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator Marika Khabazi investigate. Video, Audio
Lemony, Leek, Ricotta and Fennel Tart
Today food stylist and cook Gretchen Lowe shares an easy recipe for a simple lunch or dinner. It's a crustless quiche and favourite with her followers on her site. Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 August 2022
News from the rural farming sector for 12 August 2022 Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's that time of week again, Friday fresh produce with Glenn Forsyth our Minister of Fruit and Veges. Fruit of the Week: NZ Pears Audio
Food truck offering four dollar meals
Affordable and nourishing food can be hard to come by, especially with the rapid rise in the cost of living. Yet the Dunedin Bowling Club foodtruck offers $4 meals if you bring your own bowl. Audio
Domino's Pizza closes last stores in Italy
Domino's had struggled to win over customers in the birthplace of pizza since launching there in 2015.
