Food
Chlorinated water to continue in Christchurch
Christchurch residents will have to put up with chlorinated water for some time yet, with the council admitting its plan to remove the chemical hasn't yet been given the tick of approval it was hoping… Audio
Seasonal Fare with Helen McNamara
Helen McNamara from Cook and Grow in Hawke's Bay shares some ways to put Christmas leftovers to good use . Audio
Theo Papouis - Chef
Theo Papouis is a young chef who, just over two years ago, opened up a restaurant in Strathmore after being inspired by the way food is served overseas, in particular, Cyprus. Audio
Jane Wrigglesworth - growing herbs
If you’re catching up with some gardening this summer over the holidays and are curious about growing some herbs, expert Jane Wrigglesworth says it’s all quite easy and shares her pro tips. Audio
Athol McCredie - The Muesli Review
Athol McCredie is a man who knows a good breakfast, and has started a website called The Muesli Review. On it, he not only reviews muesli across Wellington, but gives a history of the dish. Audio
I Didn't Know That - A fresh spin on the Christmas roast
Greg Egerton is the New Zealand butcher of the year. He's recently opened his own butchery, Prices Street Butcher and Kitchen and this week he's been so flat out, he's pretty much sold out! And he… Audio
Everybody eats, pay as you feel
As many of us think about what will be on the Christmas menu on Wednesday, Nicholas Loosley is looking forward to a well-earned break from thinking about food. He is the founder and General Manager of… Video, Audio, Gallery
Vanessa Baxter's top Christmas tips
A new survey shows that lamb has moved ahead of ham as New Zealanders' favourite meat choice on Christmas Day. The poll had lamb closely followed by traditional favourite ham and with beef a very… Audio, Gallery
Annabel Langbein's tips on getting ready for Christmas
Annabel Langbein from A Free Range Life is here with her brilliant no fuss last minute recipe for Annabel's Espresso Hazelnut Ripple and a few handy tips for prepping ahead for Christmas Day. Audio
Pacific Island Food Revolution: a fun cooking show with a mission
The best cooks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu celebrate their local cuisine in Pacific Island Food Revolution. Already a hit in Australia and across the Pacific, Series 1 is now available on TVNZ… Video, Audio
Something less than a 'manly' diet...
Plant-based diets are in the news, but how is a lifestyle based on them received in New Zealand, where the consumption of meat is so much a part of our history? NZBS students explore the issue. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining me now for his last fruit and vege market report for the year is the very generous Glenn Forsyth. We'd like to thank Glenn for bringing us a car load of produce this week - and this is really… Audio
The history of women and beer
Molly Jones examines the history of the beer industry in New Zealand and says women were underrepresented until they found a work around it in the craft beer industry. Audio
New website to encourage Maori to talk about food and lifestyle
A website's been launched to encourage Maori to connect with each other to talk about food choices and lifestyles. He Ika Haehae Kupenga editor, Philip McKibbin explains what its all about. Audio
NZ researchers explore benefits of crickets to gut health
Tasty, sustainable, protein rich, healthy for your gut...sounds like the perfect snack. But what if I told you that yummy sounding treat was a cricket? A group of New Zealand researchers have just… Audio
Best of 2019: recipes
Over the year we've been cooking up a storm so here are some of our most popular recipes, including one for chocolate-chip cookies that broke the internet.
Unhealthy food more likely to be discounted at supermarkets
Auckland University research has found that unhealthy food options are more likely to be on special at all the big supermarket chains than healthy options. Audio
A wholefood Christmas
Bronwyn Kan with some wholefood recipes using simple pantry ingredients. Maple roasted pumpkin, miso roasted potatoes, hemp seed fudge, and more. Audio
Should black 'stop signs' be introduced on our food?
Researcher Professor Cliona Ni Mhurchu, from the University of Auckland's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences say health experts want packaged food and drink to carry compulsory health star… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
We head to the fruit and vege markets now where we're joined by our mate Glenn Forsyth. Prices going up just in time for Christmas, November prices and top 10 produce buys for this week. Audio