Food
Obesity rate among 4 year olds in NZ continues downward slide
However, one in three children in the age group are still considered overweight, a new University of Otago study shows. Audio
140 year anniversary of first frozen NZ lamb shipment to London
Today marks 140 years since the first shipment of frozen New Zealand lamb made it to London. No mean feat, the successful shipment paved the way for what is now a billion dollar export industry… Audio
Mushrooming out of lockdown
Raglan foragers Emily Eldin and Sean Mills' new business has mushroomed out of lock-down and is taking them on a wild journey. The real-estate agent and hospitality worker couple were foraging for… Video, Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To Monday's fresh produce markets we go - joining Nick Trubridge is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Jonathan Drori: saving bananas and rediscovering orchids
Author, plant lover and former BBC documentary maker Jonathan Drori joins the show for a chat about recent botanical news. This week, bananas and orchids. Audio
Levin storm 'will have effect on national supplies' - Veges NZ
Some Levin growers have been hit hard in today's hail and thunder storm, with one likening the damage to a shot gun blast to the veges.
Locals describe a mini tornado hitting early this morning… Video, Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
We are well into Autumn now - and as we head in to winter, it's a good time to remember to BUY IN SEASON.. With Nathan Rarere, as he is every Friday is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn… Audio
Burgeoning back yard beehive keepers
Ahead of World Bee day tomorrow, we talk to apiarist Paul Martin about the big increase in backyard beehive keepers around Aotearoa. Audio
Higher sales help build more positive outlook for Sanford
Seafood company Sanford's recovery from the pandemic continues to gain momentum, with its underlying profit almost doubling.
NZ exporters unlikely to capitalise on US infant formula shortage
The severe shortage of baby formula in the United States could provide an opportunity for New Zealand exporters to test the waters there, but the window of opportunity will likely be short-lived.
Far North residents desperate for reprieve from 'ridiculous' cost of living
The soaring cost of living in the Far North has people sleeping in cars, begging for food, and seeking support in "astronomical" numbers. Sophie Smith-Cressy says people are desperate. Audio
Drought in Auckland's rural south pushing up food prices, growers say
Vegetable growers in Auckland's rural south say drought conditions are playing havoc with their day-to-day operations and will only add to increased prices for consumers.
Evening snacking influenced by smells and taste
In a first ever study of day-long influences, a University of Otago experiment has found what we smell and taste can trigger food choices hours later, possibly causing overeating and exacerbating… Audio
Plans to keep food scraps from landfill welcomed
Food waste advocates are welcoming plans to kick food scraps to the kerb and save them from landfill.
The government wants roll out kerbside collection of food waste for most urban households by… Audio
New World Beer and Cider awards announced
If you have a taste for beer or cider, we are spoiled for choice in New Zealand. The New World Beer and Cider Awards have just been held. Author and beer writer and Chair of the judges, Michael… Audio
Kerbside food waste collection for most households by 2030
Food waste collection services could soon be coming to your neighbourhood. The government plans to roll out kerbside collection of food scraps for most urban households by 2030, as part of its… Audio
Wheat importers in Asia scramble for supplies after Indian export ban
Traders say the ban could drive global prices to new record peaks, hitting poor consumers in Asia and Africa particularly hard.
North Korea: More than a million Covid-19 cases feared
Kim Jong-un has lambasted health officials and ordered the army to help distribute medicine, as a wave of Covid-19 cases sweeps through the country.
McDonald's to leave Russia for good after 30 years
McDonald's has said it will permanently leave Russia after more than 30 years and has started to sell its restaurants.
Reluctance to move faster on agriculture sector emissions 'quite terrifying' - former MP
Climate activists say the government's landmark plan to curb emissions is light on detail, full of fluff, and lets the worst polluters off the hook.
