Food
Ironically, it was the herd mentality which led a student flat to an entirely plant-based diet
Why would a group of flatmates all turn vegan? Audio
Jess Daniell's Negroni-glazed ham
Jess Daniell from Jess' Underground Kitchen joins Jesse in studio to share her spectacular recipe for Negroni-glazed ham. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
December's 5+ A Day recommendations from our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Tears of joy as Tongan watermelons allowed into NZ again
Watermelon farmers in Tonga have shed tears of joy over the announcement their exports would be allowed into New Zealand again, on a trial basis.
The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a… Audio
Michael Cooper on the best wines to buy for 2021
Independent wine reviewer Michael Cooper has today released his 2021 Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide. He talks to Jesse about the best wines for the festive season. Audio
NZ allows trial shipments of Tongan watermelon after suspension
New Zealand has given Tongan exporters a temporary approval permit to send watermelons to the country under special conditions after a fruit fly discovery earlier this year brought shipments to a…
Confusion over decision to keep additive out of toddler milk
Manufacturers and exporters of infant milk formula are flummoxed by a decision that stops them putting a synthetic additive into toddler milk - even though it's allowed for babies.
Aspiring chef and recovering addict Cam McKie tops his cookery class
Earlier this year, we came across aspiring chef Cam McKie after he helped RNZ journalist Anusha Bradley get her car out of a Napier ditch. Cam, who hosts the Facebook page and 'recovery journal" Cam's… Audio, Gallery
Pure fruit juice health rating to look at natural sugar content
Pure fruit juice is having its health rating slashed putting it on the same or an even lower level than diet coke.
Health rating of pure fruit juice slashed
Pure fruit juice is having its health rating squeezed - putting it on the same, or even lower level, than diet coke.
Most New Zealand juices without any added sugar receive an automatic rating of… Audio
New varieties of avocado developed in Gisborne
A Waerenga-a-Hika couple has developed three new varieties of avocado that are attracting interest around the world. Audio, Gallery
One last goodbye: Former staff farewell Cadbury factory
Former Cadbury factory workers have taken a last tour of the building before it is demolished to make way for the new Dunedin Hospital.
A Thanksgiving feast in Indiana
We're off to South Bend, Indiana to meet the couple who in non-Covid times host a Thanksgiving dinner for around 60 guests, many of them black students from a predominantly white University. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Live from the Monday produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth, answering your questions about fresh produce prices and supermarket mark-ups and what's best in the fruit and… Audio
Are supermarkets too powerful to bring down?
New Zealand's supermarket duopoly is being investigated by the Commerce Commission - but are the big two, too big to bring down? Audio
Are supermarkets too powerful to bring down?
New Zealand's supermarket duopoly is being investigated by the Commerce Commission - but are the big two, too big to bring down?
AudioIs running or walking better for you?
We all know the benefits of exercise — but do we need to run to get the best returns, or can we get a sufficient dose just from walking? Sports engineer Steve Haake pits running against walking and… Audio
Fight against food waste: 'It's not about blaming, it's looking at the opportunity'
The average New Zealand household sends almost 10 times as much food waste to landfill per capita as supermarkets per capita, an award-winning expert working in the field says. Audio
Julie Biuso's Sizzled Peaches & Burrata
Sweet juicy peaches are on their way and Julie Biuso from Shared Kitchen has the perfect dish to showcase them! Audio
'Pretty cool' - DIY tips for a beer dispensing fridge
Tips to make a DIY fridge full of beer are being offered by a Hawke's Bay company that was stuck without stock when Covid-19 hit. Audio
