Food
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
Government announces incentives for Kiwi fruit-pickers
The government is this morning announcing new incentives to attract New Zealand workers to the wine and horticulture sector.
This comes alongside the news that 2000 seasonal workers from the Pacific… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Nathan Rarere for a look at the weekend in fresh produce, is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth - looking today at courgettes and eggplants but hold off on summer stone fruit for… Audio
Recipe request: Eggplant Parmigiana
Social Kitchen's co-owner and head chef Blair Clement share his delicious recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana. Audio
Cherry growers nervous over limited seasonal pickers available
With the border remaining closed to seasonal workers, cherry growers fear huge losses during January's peak harvest time.
Common Ground - garden histories of Aotearoa
Matt Morris's passion for sustainability and gardening served as the catalyst for a PhD on Christchurch's extensive and proud green-fingered history. He has now broadened that out in his new book… Audio
First Up's Fish Report with Brett Sellers
Joining us now is our expert on all things in the world of Kai Moana, Foodstuffs seafood operations manager Brett Sellers talks about Christmas prep, scampi and smoked salmon. Audio
Concerns new food innovation hub may not cater for start-ups
A Hawke's Bay entrepreneur fears a new food innovation hub will keep small players out of the market.
Worries Hawke's Bay food innovation hub won't be work for small producers
A Hawke's Bay entrepreneur says a new food innovation hub will keep small players out of the market.
The hub, Foodeast, which will be in Hastings, has been heralded by local leaders as a game changer… Audio
Kiwi business 'in limbo' due to shipping delays
Shipping delays are having a serious impact on small Kiwi businesses. Audio
Duck Island: bringing back the ice cream parlour
Morgan Glass and Cameron Farmilo are two of the three founders of Duck Island Icecream, founded in Waikato five years ago. Audio, Gallery
Push to have donors send more useful aid to the Pacific
A chandelier, skis, a container of only left footed shoes - some of the unsolicited aid sent to Pacific countries in the middle of major humanitarian disaster.
Much of the aid is food or clothing… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the fresh produce markets now, we're joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth - highlighting King Sweetie capsicums and what's in season in the lead up to Christmas. Audio
Search for Wellington bread pest dumping food
The hunt is on for a Wellington bread pest who's dumping foodwaste - that's a magnet for rodents . Volunteers from Predator Free Mirimar have cleaning up the baguette discards - that were ditched… Video, Audio
Hamilton supermarket "poster boy" for supplier complaints
A Hamilton supermarket has been named and shamed by the Food and Grocery Council for poor treatment of suppliers. Council chief executive Katherine Rich outed the supermarket following calls for a… Video, Audio
Nadia Lim - Live from the Auckland Food Show
Celebrity chef, healthy eating advocate and co-founder of My Food Bag Nadia Lim joins us live today from The Auckland Food Show. She also shares her delicious recipe for Strawberry, pistachio & creamy… Audio
