Food
Damaged SH1 bridge: 'We've got to be careful what happens there at this stage'
The Ashburton River Bridge has been reopened to light vehicles only after delays to heavy-vehicle testing this morning. Audio
Ashburton Bridge closure 'logistical nightmare' for local Supervalue
It's been a "logistical nightmare" for a supermarket just a kilometre from central Ashburton - with the bridge closed yesterday it was cut off from supplies from the north.
Residents on the Tinwald… Audio
Residents urged not to panic-buy after roads to lower South Island close
Residents in the lower South Island will see gaps on supermarket shelves after floodwater damage cut key delivery routes through Canterbury.
Plummeting Hauraki Gulf crayfish stocks
There is concern about kai moana stocks in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf - where crayfish numbers are falling rapidly. A University of Auckland study has revealed that the crustaceans population has… Audio
Sustainability champion from NZ making her mark globally
A young New Zealand woman is making her mark in the world by fighting the good fight against food waste. Francesca Goodman-Smith talks to Jesse about her work which has landed her a job in Australia.
…The Bean Merchant: a new way to meet your coffee match
It's a most modern business: take an online quiz and an algorithm will match you to your perfect blend of coffee, a bag of which will then be delivered to your door a few days later. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's fresh fruit and veggie time now with none other than Glenn Forsyth Audio
Farming Flavour - chocolate and chillies
Chocolatier Johnty Tatham and his brother Paddy who is experimenting with chillies are forging new paths as the sixth generation on a sheep and beef farm on the Wairarapa coast. Video, Audio
Farming Flavour - chocolate and chillies
Chocolatier Johnty Tatham and his brother Paddy who is experimenting with chillies are forging new paths as the sixth generation on a sheep and beef farm on the Wairarapa coast.
AudioRustic tamarillo galette
Today chef Jess Daniell, of Jess's Underground Kitchen fame, joins Jesse to share a simple recipe to make the most of upcoming tamarillo season. She talks about how you can whip up a delicious and… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's the last weekend of May, and it's time to check out the availabilities of various fruits and veges with our Minister of all things fresh and not made of meat - Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Increased testing after Salmonella detected at poultry farms
Poultry farms are undergoing increased testing for Salmonella Enteritidis after the bacterium was detected at an Auckland supplier.
First Up's Fish Report with Brett Sellers
It's the time of the month when we dip our heads into the oceans to find out a bit about what's happening in the world of Kai moana. Here to tell us about Meat Without Feet is Foodstuffs Seafood… Audio
Foundry chocolate - Micro-batches from just two ingredients
David Herrick set up Foundry Chocolate after reading about making chocolate on a micro-scale and deciding to give it a whirl. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Time for a look at the fruit and veggie market, our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth is on the case. Audio
'It's a sellout': Oyster festival 'fantastic for the whole province'
Southland's celebration of all that is salty and slimy is back as the Bluff Oyster Festival returns today.
Caramalised Banana and Ginger Upside Down Cake
Kelly Gibney shares a delicious recipe for Caramalised Banana and Ginger Upside Down Cake. Audio
Local players in NZ spirits industry recognised
There may have been a fair bit of stirring, shaking, blending and muddling going on this week for the annual New Zealand Spirits Awards. Tash McGill, who's Chair of the New Zealand Whisky… Audio
Sanford's half-year profit falls 15% to $16.2m
Seafood company Sanford's half-year profit has fallen as it continues to be affected by Covid-19 challenges.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining us now from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and and Vege Glenn Forsyth. Audio
