Food
High grocery prices, low competition: 'We just can't carry on'
Consumer NZ has responded to the Commerce Commission's draft report on supermarkets, saying regulatory intervention is needed to ease pressure on New Zealanders' pockets. Audio
NZers not getting a fair deal at the supermarket
New Zealanders are likely paying more for their groceries than they would if there was more competition in our supermarkets.
That's the finding from the Commerce Commission's draft report into the… Audio
Major retailers earning 'persistently high profits'
The Commerce Commission says New Zealand has comparatively high grocery prices and major supermarkets need more competition if consumers are to get cheaper food.
Supermarket shakeup
The Commerce Commission says competition in the grocery sector is poor with Foodstuffs and Countdown essentially a duopoly dominating the market with little room for new entrants or competition. But… Audio
Draft report into the supermarket sector released
The Commerce Commission has just released its draft report of its study into the grocery sector. The Commission has been looking at the main supermarket chains for more than a year, focusing on the… Audio
Expert on supermarket study release
The Commerce Commission is set to unveil a long-awaited market study into grocery pricing in this country.
New Zealand's grocery and supermarket scene is dominated by two main retailers - Countdown… Audio
Commerce Commission to release report on supermarket prices
The country's two big supermarket chains could be in for a major shake up this morning - and shoppers in for cheaper groceries.
The Commerce Commission is set to release its draft investigation into… Audio
Commerce Commission to reveal findings on supermarket chains, prices
The country's main supermarket chains could be in for a shake up when the Commerce Commission releases its draft investigation into the groceries industry.
First female winner in 24-year history of pie awards
Torbay baker Sopheap Long says she is proud to be the first woman to take the top spot in the competition's 24-year history. Audio
How chef Erin French found herself - and a cult restaurant - in rural Maine
Erin French is the owner of the Lost Kitchen in her small hometown of Freedom, Maine, where the population hovers just above 700. The restaurant is located in a former 19th century grist mill has made… Video, Audio
Supreme Pie Awards finds a winner
We have a winner in this year's Supreme Pie Awards.
Auckland baker Sopheap Long of Euro Patisserie in Torbay last night took out the 24th Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Award with what's described as a… Audio
Ruatāhuna honey company wins 'best-tasting in the world' title
Honey produced in Ruatāhuna in the middle of Te Urewera forest has been named the tastiest in the world. Manawa Honey's chief executive, Brenda Tahi, talks to Jesse about the win. Audio
MPI continues effort to control tomato disease
Authorities working to contain a tomato plant disease are hopeful exports can resume to some countries before the season starts in October.
Series 2 | Episode 4: Mahinga Kai - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We learn about traditional kai harvest practices as Mere Skerrett prepares for the imminent tītī harvest season in in Murihiku Southland. This episode is in Te Reo. Audio
Barista champion Sam Low on how to make great coffee at home
Sam Low chats to Jesse Mulligan about New Zealand coffee-drinking habits. Video, Audio
Smoky flavours from Ōtautahi
It's the element that can make or break a dish. Small, but packs a mighty punch. It is, of course, seasoning. Kiwi chef Marcus Peters has returned home to start his own company Smoke and Spice and is… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Nathan Rarere now from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Vegetables Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Initiative aims to measure need for food parcels nationwide
Foodbanks are trying to get a better idea of how many whānau are struggling to put kai on the table.
Tunisian Fricassee Tuna Sandwich
To talk about food today, Yael Shochat joins Jesse in the studio to share a recipe for a Tunisian Fricassee Tuna Sandwich. Audio
Hunt on for NZ's top pie
It's that delicious time of year again as connoisseurs search for New Zealand's best pie.
Dozens of judges from across the country ogled, touched, smelt and, of course, tasted more than 4000 pies for… Audio
