Food
Roasting weather in Wellington
Jesse chats to listner Joe, who has tuned into Summer Times while he's busy roasting coffee in Wellington Audio
Rob Oliver: 'Pacific food is nourishing on so many levels'
For celebrity chef and activist Rob Oliver, the revolution will be televised. The Pacific food revolution, that is. Oliver was recognised for his services to the food industry and Pacific communities… Video, Audio
Air New Zealand will not serve snacks during domestic flights
The airline says customers will instead be given a snack when they leave the aircraft.
A Christmas playlist for the festive cook
Need aural support while you tackle the Christmas cooking to-do list? Lucy Corry plugs in her favourites. Video
Christmas strawberry shortage expected with crops 'annihilated' by poor weather
Wet weather has decimated strawberry crops - meaning there could be a shortage for Christmas.
Measure of indulgence: Figures reveal what Kiwis are eating this Christmas
New Zealanders are about to eat several million Christmas mince pies and thousands of litres of cream, the latest sales figures show.
Millions of fruit mince pies on the menu this Christmas
New Zealanders are about to eat several million Christmas mince pies and thousands of litres of cream.
They are among the top items food stores are selling ahead of Christmas Day.
Also on the menu… Audio
Gold kiwifruit account for nearly half the country's fruit export dollars
Gold kiwifruit accounted for $1.9 billion of exports, making up 47 percent of all fruit export value for the year to November, Stats NZ figures show.
How to build a beautiful Christmas platter
Not everyone feels like preparing or even eating a huge Christmas meal. A good platter can bring plenty of cheer, and tide everyone over, especially when unexpected guests arrive, or you have tempting… Audio
Allyson Gofton on the changing face of Christmas eating
Christmas Day is a time of tradition for a lot of people, but that sense of tradition doesn't always extend to the dinner table. Indeed, more and more people are shunning the season's traditional fare… Audio
Public warned not to eat shellfish sourced from Banks Peninsula waters
A public health warning has been issued for the entire Banks Peninsula in Canterbury after high toxin levels were reported in shellfish yesterday.
The Panel with Sally Wenley and David Cormack (part 2)
Panellists Sally Wenley and David Cormack discuss proposed changes to property inheritance laws, what makes a truly special teacher, cycling in Tamaki Makaurau, and what makes a decent Christmas cake.
…Salads for Christmas Day from Jess Daniell
Today Jess from Jess's Underground Kitchen talks to Karyn about two tasty salads that will be on her menu for Christmas Day. Audio
How to avoid festive food poisoning
The festive season is getting into full swing and NZ Food Safety's Vince Arbuckle has some pointers so you don't accidentally poison yourself, friends or relatives. He shares them with Karyn Hay. Audio
UK ruling on mānuka honey 'insulting to Māori and our culture'
A group of New Zealand honey producers working to trademark the term mānuka honey say they are considering their options, after the United Kingdom rejected their application.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth incl Fruit of the Year
We're off to the fresh produce markets for the very last time this year - and we're joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth! And of course the first ever Fruit of the Year! Audio
Seafood sector report recommends more formal industry training
An inquiry into the seafood sector's workforce has recommended a raft of changes to reduce its reliance on migrant workers.
Hawke's Bay pumpkin milk wins big in New York
A Hawke's Bay company making a pumpkin milk has been recognised at the World Plant-Based Awards in New York.
Primary sector exports tipped to exceed $50bn in 2022 - report
The Ministry for Primary Industries' situation and outlook report says dairy is expected to drive the gains.
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Simon Pound (Part 1)
Part 1: Panellists Alexia Russell and Simon Pound discuss the Dial it Down campaign, a new political poll, and the price of a highly paid job. Audio
