Food
Coal Burner Ban could lead to rise in imported food – Growers
Crop, meat and dairy producers say any ban too soon on coal boilers could force New Zealand to increase its imports of food.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Nathan Rarere from the Christchurch markets is our ole mate - half man, half fresh produce, Glenn Forsyth. Summer a blessing and a curse for growers. Audio
Government releases new guide to open ocean farming
The country's largest salmon farmer hopes new guidelines for "open ocean" farming will not require zero environmental impacts, as it looks to set up the country's first ocean farm.
Claims frozen fries dumped in New Zealand - Ministry investigates
A dispute over the humble potato has reached boiling point over claims European frozen fries are being dumped in New Zealand.
Investigation begins into European spud dump in NZ
A dispute over the humble potato has reached boiling point over claims European frozen fries are being dumped in New Zealand.
Potatoes New Zealand is worried the local industry will turn to mash… Audio
NZ ice-cream award winner revealed
New Zealand Ice Cream Awards Supreme Champion Marcus Moore tells us about his award-winning vanilla ice-cream. Audio
Recipe request: Baked Eggs from Double Shot café in Taupo
Today we learn the recipe for Double Shot café in Taupo's 'Baked Eggs'. Audio
NZ Made: Sunday Pies' Sana Robertson
Each week we take a look at a small New Zealand business and this week we have a tasty treat to talk about. Sana Robertson runs 'Sunday pies' from her kitchen in Palmerston North. She spoke to our… Audio
Dairy farming 'one of the shining stars of Covid' - ANZ
Recent banking results show dairy farming might be one of the "shining stars" of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Seed to cup. Northland coffee growing entrepreneurs
Rob and Carol Schluter run Ikarus Coffee New Zealand's only commercial coffee plantation. For the last 3 years they have been experimenting with commercial growing, despite the berries being… Audio, Gallery
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Nathan in the studio FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER is our Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth talking about in season capsicums, asparagus and broccoli. Audio
Food with Ginny Grant from Cuisine Magazine
Today senior writer with Cuisine Magazine, Ginny Grant, joins Jesse to talk about ndujua crumbs and the many ways this spicy and spreadable Calabrian salami can be used. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
With the latest from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veges Glenn Forsyth looking at asparagus in season now - try purple ones for a change and apples. Audio
Winner of producer of the decade
Today we're talking about butchers as the winners of the Great New Zealand Sausage Competition have been crowned. This year the 'Producer of the Decade' award was included for the first time, and the… Audio
Annabel Langbein on her memoir, Bella: My Life in Food
Annabel Langbein talks to Jesse about her latest book, her memoir, Bella: My Life in Food. Audio
Veggie burgers are officially burgers, says EU
Wellington on a Plate Festival Programme Manager Beth Brash joins The Panel. Audio
Heart Foundation's recommendations on red meat
The Heart Foundation has just released new recommendations on how much red meat and chicken we should be eating The Foundation's Chief Advisor on Food and Nutrition, Dave Munro talks to Jesse. Audio
Two Raw Sisters: plant-based eating without the pressure
Christchurch-based Margo and Rosa Flanagan, better known as Two Raw Sisters, build their delicious recipes starting with vegetables, unprocessed and whole food pantry staples. The meat, dairy, fish or… Audio
Musical Chair: Sarah Tuck
Food writer Sarah Tuck's first cookbook Coming Unstuck came about after a tumultuous time in her life, having been written in the aftermath of her marriage break-up. Stuck Together - the Dish … Audio
Townies get taste for rural life by exploring food origins
The manager of the park that hosts Nelson's agricultural and pastoral show says it has become an important event for people who have lost touch with the origins of food.