Food
Autumn foraging for edible fungi and mushrooms
A Christchurch based writer and fungi enthusiast has some tips for foraging as the season gets into full swing. Audio, Gallery
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's time for a look at what's happening at the markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veges Mr Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Seeka wants approval for $60m deal to buy kiwifruit rival
Kiwifruit grower and post harvest operator Seeka is seeking approval to take over OPAC - Ōpōtiki Packing and Coolstorage.
Master of Chesse Juliet Harbutt
Juliet Harbutt, often described as the 'Master of Cheese' is holding a master class in Auckland on Friday night. Audio
Bittersweet ending to cake store's legacy of half a century
When Eileen Faulkner started baking cakes in her 20s, little did she think she'd still be going almost six decades on, but she has since had to make the tough decision to sell the business. Audio
Bittersweet ending to cake store's legacy of half a century
When Eileen Faulkner started baking cakes from home in her twenties, little did she think she'd still be going almost six decades on. Eileen and her late husband Bob opened Decor Cakes in the Auckland… Audio
Hui to put Māori in driving seat to protect mānuka honey marketing
A group working to protect mānuka honey in the global marketplace is holding a series of hui with Māori around the country.
Cooking for the environment with lots of flavour
Award-winning UK chef Anna Jones has a new book of one-pot dishes - One: Pot, Pan, Planet has simple recipes for less waste and amazing taste. Audio
What to do with an autumnal glut of tomatoes
If you're a successful vegetable gardener, autumn can mean you've got too many tomatoes on your hands. Also this season tomatoes have been selling for as little as five cents a kilo - because of an… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Nathan in the studio this morning is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Glenn likes to pop into the studio at least twice a year and physically bring in some in-season produce. Audio
A remarkable life shaped by food: Annabel Langbein on her memoir Bella
From a childhood fascination with cooking, to possum trapping and living off the land as a hunter and forager, Annabel Langbein has always been obsessed with food. A 2020 Word Christchurch highlight.
…Are vitamin manufacturers unfairly marketing to older people?
According to new research, almost 75 percent of healthy Australians aged over 70 years use complementary medicines, either daily or occasionally. But how necessary are these supplementary medicines… Audio
Tropical fruit, coffee potential crops for winterless north
One Whangārei family is preparing to harvest the country's first ever commercial pineapple crop.
They're not the only ones turning their hand to tropical fruit growing, with bananas, papayas and even… Video, Audio
Braised Goat Shanks by Dariush Lolaiy
Today Cazador chef and co-owner, Darius Lolaiy shares a perfect autumn recipe for the cooler nights. He serves the braised goat shanks in a warm broth with polenta and pecorino. Audio
The regional mystery of the marshmallow slice
What is a marshmallow slice? Have you ever heard of one? Project Curator of History at the Auckland War Memorial Museum Jane Groufsky holds them dear to her heart but is bemused as to why she can't… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Feijoa Friday at the markets - Nathan Rarere is joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
America's Cup: Taco truck drove the length of NZ to see big win
Robbie McGillivray from Taco Medic drove a food truck the length of the country last week to get to Auckland in time for the America's Cup challenge.
After the big victory, the food truck from… Audio
Waste not want not: how to cook with not-so-fresh food
We're all guilty of throwing out stuff in the fridge that's gone to waste - but when you add it up, Kiwis are chucking out over 157-thousand tonnes of food a year. Sarah Burtscher describes herself as… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the produce section of the supermarket now, Nathan Rarere was joined by our Minister of Fruit and Vegetable, Glenn Forsyth. Audio