Food
Hopes full border reopening will ease pressure on hospitality staff
Hospitality businesses have been busy this winter despite the challenges, says industry leader, but staff have been under enormous pressure.
Auckland bakery's year-round hot cross buns prove popular
Hot cross buns are usually reserved for Easter, but one Auckland bakery had such high demand for their custom-made creations, they now sell them year-round. Video, Audio
Caldo Verde soup recipe
Today's recipe is perfect for a cold winter's night. It's a hearty soup full of goodness and vegetables. Martin Bosley shares how to make Caldo Verde and you can find the recipe here… Audio
'Tried and true' methods and patience the recipes for award-winning bacon and ham
Two Auckland butcheries have taken out the top spots in this year's 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Awards.
Midday Rural News for 29 July 2022
News from the rural farming sector for 29 July 2022 Two Auckland butcheries have taken out the top spots in this year's 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards. New Zealand needs to diversify its export… Audio
Food and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Nathan Rarere from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Navel Oranges Audio
Nationwide barista shortage, cafes crying out for staff
You cannot beat a barista made coffee, but it is becoming harder to find someone to make one.
Midday Rural News for 28 July 2022
News from the rural farming sector for 28 July 2022 Farmers on the Chatham Islands might not be able to ship stock off the island for four months during the busy Autumn period next year. Kiwifruit… Audio
Hospitality employment standards certificate launched
Hospitality businesses that exceed present standards of employment and training will soon be able to be recognised.
Under a new scheme they'll be able to apply for a certificate - known as HospoCred… Audio
Want your child to eat vegetables? What they eat as a baby may make the difference
Introducing a baby to only vegetables as their first solid foods may help them develop a longterm preference for vegetables, new research has found. Audio
NZ under-5s regularly consuming takeaways, sugary drinks - new report
Under-five-year-olds in Aotearoa are regularly having sugary drinks as well as eating takeaways including chips and other deep fried foods. But they're coming up short for fruit and vegetables.
The… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 July 2022
News from the rural farming sector Red meat farmers are set to get good returns this year - as beef and lamb markets remain strong amid global uncertainty. High inflation has put pressure on log… Audio
Diabetes and Me: Getting creative with food
Tracking and weighing everything I ate was doing bad things to my brain. That realisation led to a much better place. I can still be creative with my food. I just had to change the way I think about…
No fruit could help babies like vegetables
It's one of the great household struggles - getting a child to eat their veggies.
But new research shows that introducing a baby to only vegetables as their first solid foods - so no fruit - may help… Audio
Glut of avos in Australia could impact NZ market
Across the Tasman, avocado growers have united in a call to their country folk: eat avos for Australia! A new report by agribusiness bank Rabobank has found that the country's growers will likely… Audio
Unlocking the key to getting more vegetables in infants' diet
New research from a Massey University PhD student has found a way to encourage babies to eat more vegetables when they're transiting to solids. Dr Jeanne Rapson talks to Jesse about what she found in… Audio
Co-ordinating citrus surplus to get to those in need
Around this time of year, some people might find they have citrus coming out their ears.The call is out for people with citrus and seasonal fruit trees with surplus fruit, to donate to those in need.
…First grain exports could leave Ukraine within days
Ukraine says its first exports of grain could leave its Black Sea ports within days under a UN brokered deal with Russia.
Russia fired missiles on Ukraine's main port of Odesa over the weekend… Audio
