Food
Fruit and Vege report with Glenn Forsyth
A look at the fruit and vege market, our minister of fruit and veggies, Glenn Forsyth spoke to Nathan Rarere. Audio
Group asks US court to ban NZ seafood over Māui dolphins
A conservation group says the government is not doing enough to protect one of the world's rarest dolphins.
'Because we eat animals, we underestimate their mental abilities'
No generation has loved animals more than us. However, no generation has kept more animals in factory farms, or pushed more of them towards extinction, writes Henry Mance in his new book, How to Love… Audio
Global dairy prices pushing up cost of cheese
Fonterra says sustained increases in global dairy prices are behind the higher cost of cheese.
Dr Gary Fettke: fighting the demonisation of red meat
Gary Fettke is the only doctor in Australia to be banned from giving dietary advice to his patients, after recommending those with complications of Type 2 Diabetes reduce their sugar intake. Now Dr… Audio
Trevally Sashimi with Truffle Ponzu
Super-talented chef Al Brown shares a recipe for trevally which is his favourite fish to eat raw. He's combining it with a Ponzu recipe he's used for the past two decades Audio
Halal butcher shortage could cost NZ 'billions' - industry chief
The meat processing industry says a shortage of halal butchers could see billions of dollars of export earnings lost.
Zespri growers vote down plan to fight illegal China kiwifruit
Zespri kiwifruit growers have voted down a plan to tackle illegal SunGold plantings in China.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Our minister of fruit and vege, Glenn Forsyth joined Nathan Rarere for a look at the week in fresh produce. Audio
Food bill increases this winter at Canterbury farm rescue
A North Canterbury farm rescue's food bill is soaring with more mouths, snouts and beaks to feed this winter. A dozen geese and Marshmallow the pig are the latest additons to settle in at Canterbury… Audio
Leafy greens shortage expected after hailstorm wipes out crops
Leafy greens will be in short supply in coming weeks after hail blasted crops around Pukekohe, Auckland's main vegetable growing area.
Otago distiller hoping snow will improve his whisky's flavour
A Central Otago distiller is hoping the "white stuff " blanketing the region will boost the quality and flavour of his whisky.
The polar blast has caused temperatures to drop below freezing at… Audio
Truffle hunting in Maraekākaho
Did you know we had truffles in New Zealand? Like proper, big, gourmet truffles? Well we do and they're just as hard to find here as they are in France. Gary Grootelaar is the lodge proprietor and… Audio
Sulphites in wine - harmful or just misunderstood
Wine writer Yvonne Lorkin joins Jesse joins Jesse from wine country to discuss wine and headaches. Audio
Horowhenua residents asked to continue to conserve water
Horowhenua residents are being asked to continue conserving water for the next 24 to 48 hours after heavy rain at the weekend put huge pressure on water treatment plants in the region.
Max Towle… Audio
Gluten free bakery continues to rise
Scott Wynands runs gluten free bakery OM Goodness. The Hawkes Bay operation which employs nine staff has recently expanded into the Auckland market, with an outlet in the Britomart train station. The… Audio, Gallery
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
This week's best buys in fresh produce with our Minister of Fruit and Veg Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Work underway to identify tomato disease
Tomatoes NZ and The Ministry for Primary Industries are working to identify a strain of disease discovered on tomato plants here. Pepino Mosaci Virus - which affects the yeild of plants and delays… Audio
'Suction and swallow tool' labelled instance cure for hiccups
A new drinking device is being heralded as an instant cure for hiccups, with 92% of 249 volunteers who tested the device experiencing instant results. Dr Rajshri Roy is a lecturer in Nutrition and… Audio
Study reveals cardio health influences your coffee consumption
University of South Australia researchers have found genetic evidence that cardio health influences your coffee consumption. Lead researcher Professor Elina Hyppönen says it's a positive finding and… Audio
