Food
Samoan economy rocked, despite no Covid-19 cases
Samoa continues to have no confirmed cases of Covid-19, but like almost everywhere else in the world, the local economy has been hit hard by lockdown restrictions. Chef and restaurateur Joe Lam joins… Audio
Eid al-Fitr: Muslims mark the end of Ramadan amid restrictions
The fasting month of Ramadan ends this weekend with the appearance of the new moon. Auckland University student Zainab Baba discusses how her family will be celebrating Eid and how the lockdown has… Audio
Nadia Lim's Slow-Cooked Smoky Beans
Celebrity chef and healthy food champion Nadia Lim is here for our weekly food chat. This week, slow-cooked smoky beans. Audio
Coronavirus: Live lobster exports resume
New Zealand's live lobster industry is bouncing back after it was one of the first hit by Covid-19.
The industry is worth around $320 million annually, much of it sold to China.
Back on 24 January… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Friday and again time to catch up with our Minister of Fruit and Veges with Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Coronavirus: Taihape cafe fears layoffs as tourists dry up
The manager of small Taihape cafe fears the economic Covid-19 chaos will force him to lay off staff before any return of overseas visitors can begin.
Le cafe Telephonique, like most businesses in the… Audio
Potato price spike blamed on closed shops under lockdown
Potato lovers are being told the closure of independent grocers during lockdown was to blame for a big spike in spud prices last month.
New figures from Stats NZ show potato prices hit an all-time… Audio
Spuds lead biggest food price rise in eight years
The price of potatoes rose 18 percent in April, likely due to higher demand and a shortage of pickers, according to Stats NZ.
Unprocessed whole grains more beneficial - study
Unprocessed whole grain is more beneficial for people with Type-2 diabetes than finely-milled foods, an Otago University research study has found. Audio
Nelson airline gives food banks badly needed boost
A Nelson based airline plans to donate revenue from resumed flights to local food banks.
Grant Reynolds - the best way to learn about wine
Sommelier Grant Reynolds is on a mission to make the world of wine relatable. Audio
The divorce lawyer who broke up with bad food
Kiwi-born Caralee Fontanele quit processed foods after a trip to Thailand where she ate like a local, and for the first time in ages - felt fantastic. She switched to whole foods on her return home to… Audio
Hundreds flock to reopened Christchurch farmers market
Over 1000 people flocked to Christchurch's Riccarton Bush farmers market at the weekend.
It was the first time in seven weeks farmers markets were allowed to open due to Covid 19 restrictions.
RNZ… Audio
Farmers markets opening up slowly again
Farmers markets were able to open again at the weekend for the first time in seven weeks. The risk of spreading Covid 19 meant they were forced to close under level four and three, leaving the many… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
We're joined now for the first time in AGES by our Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth.. Audio
Alaskan hero providing groceries for entire town
Gustavus, Alaska, is home to the world's smallest and most isolated Costco shop. When it was cut off from its supply chain, owner Toshua Parker took matters into his own hands and started loading… Audio
The future of New Zealand shopping centres
Paul Keane has vast experience in New Zealand's commercial property industries and has closely viewed the growth of the shopping centre industry over the past 50 years. He joins the show to discuss… Audio
The budget allows free lunches for up to 200,000 children
The budget has allocated enough money for up to 200 thousand school lunches to be given out. KidsCan chief executive Julie Chapman explains how it will help. Audio
Julie Biuso's French Roast Lamb & Gratin of Vegetables
Julie Biuso from Shared Kitchen's sumptuous recipe for French Roast Lamb & Gratin of Vegetables is here. Audio
How cafes and restaurants are coping under Level 2 rules
To find out what the rush has been like so far, we speak to Gatlin Avery from bistro and bar Celeste. Audio