Food
Celebrating 80 years of organics in NZ!
This year marks 80 years since one of the oldest organic organisations in the world was set up. New Zealand's Soil and Health Association was established in 1941 to support organic food and farming… Audio, Gallery
Covid-19: Wellington on a Plate suddenly stopped
The food festival "Wellington on a Plate" to come to a grinding halt, because of the level four alert - right in the middle of the month-long campaign.
Restaurants are hoping this will be a short… Audio
Avocado's predicted to be most traded tropical fruit by 2030
The OECD's latest agricultural outlook predicts our avocado production will double by 2030, reaching 12 million tonnes. Jesse speaks with Jen Scoular the CEO of New Zealand Avocado to see what it… Audio
All taste no waste vegies
Wellington chef and restaurateur Max Gordy's zero-waste philosophy should inspire us to use of every last bit of the vegetable, save money and waste, and expect delicious results. Max has already… Audio
Nestlé eyes A2 Milk, Australian media report
The specialty dairy company A2 Milk is in the takeover sights of an overseas buyer, according to an Australian media report.
Seaweed sector 'constrained by regulation and supply'
New research shows the potential for a booming seaweed sector in New Zealand is tied up in red tape and resource consents.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
As we do every Monday we're joined by Glenn Forsyth to hear what's good in the wonderful world of fruit and vegetables. Audio
Top cooking tips with Vanessa Baxter: Butter
The Fearless Kitchen's Vanessa Baxter joins the show to share some top tips and offer up a traditional bread and butter pudding recipe. Audio
A surge in online food delivery could be harming our health
Analysis - With the simple touch of a smartphone, online food delivery services conveniently offer takeaway food straight to your door. How's that harming our health?
Smoked Fish on Toast with Celeriac Remoulade
Today Martin Bosley shares a simple but delicious recipe for smoked fish on toast! The secret that elevates the dish is his Celeraic Remoulade which makes it a more decadent meal than it first… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's time to talk to our Minister of fruit & veggies, Mr Glenn Forsyth.. Audio
How Pacific Island Food Revolution is leading an actual food revolution
A TV show dedicated to showcasing pacific cuisine using locally sourced produce has had an impact on viewers. Video, Audio
Scone queen rises to world record challenge
If you're adventurous with your scones, don't pass through the beachside town of Urenui without visiting The Old Town Hall Cafe. Jo Watson runs the tea room from her historic home and so far has… Audio
Tegel to raise chicken prices by 10%
New Zealand's largest poultry supplier Tegel has announced it is putting its prices up.
Could 'Kiwishop' end the supermarket duopoly stronghold?
Could 'Kiwishop' a grocery version of Kiwibank be the solution to fairer food prices in New Zealand? Dr Mike Lee, an Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Business School talks to Jesse… Audio
The nutritional power of avocado powder
The team at freeze-dried avocado company OvÄvo is excited about the potential for fruit, deemed imperfect for supermarket shelves, being processed into something palatable. In conjunction with food… Audio, Gallery
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Nathan Rarere from the depths of a central North Island winter is our Minister of Fruit and Veg Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Jock Zonfrillo: from drug addict to top Australian chef
He's a familiar face on our television screens as one of the judges for popular cooking show MasterChef Australia, but the path to success has been a rocky one for Jock Zonfrillo. Audio
Wellington ready to bite into biggest food festival
The biggest food festival in the southern hemisphere is being plated up once again to the delight of foodies and burger-lovers.
More than 300 venues taking part in Wellington On a Plate - from all… Video, Audio
Yellow Split Lentil Dahl
Today Jayshri and Laxmi Ganda are back to talk more about another recipe in their hugely popular cookbook, A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That. Audio