Food
How to eat well on the cheap when you're a student
"You're going to be learning some of the hardest things you might have learnt," says student Renata Herrera Rojas.
Vegan version of the goat cheese classic wins top award
The Vegan Society Vegan Cheese Awards is in its fifth year and attracted more than 80 entries across 12 categories.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 July 2025
In today's episode, Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost of living; Retailers say the government's move to ban surcharges on PayWave and credit… Audio
Are green powders just another money waster?
A scoop of green powder is not equivalent to a serving of vegetables, says dietician Stephanie Partridge.
Save The Children on need for aid in Gaza
Donald Trump said there is "real starvation" in Gaza, in response to earlier comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there was no such thing. Save The Children head of… Audio
Savvy Students: Healthy Eats
If you think student flats survive on beer and not much else, think again. Katy Gosset talks to savvy students who are debunking that stereotype. She learns some healthy hacks and meets one Dunedin… Audio
'The big cheese' announced at Vegan Food Awards
The big cheese has been anounced at the Vegan Food awards where there's not a morsel of dairy in sight. A panel of judges, including a cheese expert with 24 year of experience tasted the categories of… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with James McLean
Associate Minister of Fruit and veggies James McLean is here to guide us through the week in fresh produce. Audio
Mediawatch: Media milking butter battle
Bitter battles over butter prices have led news bulletins, partly prompted by the finance minister's 'please explain' to Fonterra. But one editor says many in the media missed the point.
Waste not, want not in the kitchen
Chef Del Holland shares her tips for turning scraps into snacks, reducing food waste in the kitchen and making delicious fuss-free food. Audio
'Love turned into gold': Babies to benefit from region's first milk bank
It has been made possible by "incredible generosity" from the Northland community.
The power of ditching the diet: Casey Johnston
A mash-up of memoir, science writing and cultural critique, Casey Johnson's new book is a take-down of diet culture. Audio
Dispelling the ick in offal
Proponents of offal-eating point out that it's just polite to use every part of a beast we've killed, it's really the least we can do
Not so awful offal
Proponents of offal-eating point out that it's just polite to use every part of a beast we've killed .... it's really the least we can do. Audio
This Weekend: Offal-y Good Festival
Lincoln Tan, who runs Chow Luck Club alongside Bee Koh, speaks to Emile. Audio
Local food delivery company struggling against competition
Getting food delivered to the door has become a huge business, and in one New Zealand town the competition between two operators has led to complaints to the Commerce Commission. Nelson's Yummi food… Audio
Keeping it simple: Roasted kalamata olives and black grapes
Julie Biuso shares her recipe for a dish of roasted olives and grapes. It is so simple but so utterly delicious! It's like a juicy, sweet and salty add-on to dishes, though it can be enjoyed on toast… Audio
