Food
The Food We Eat - 28 October
Food is more than nourishment. It's a source of pleasure — and guilt — and an agent of change. This episode, TED speakers explore our deep connection to food, and where it's headed.
NZ's finest foods being prepped for Royal dinner
Crayfish, paua and beef are all on the menu for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when they dine at Government House next week - our reporter Logan Church visited the kitchen to see how preparations are… Video, Audio
Helen Dorresteyn's buffalo cheese salad
Helen Dorresteyn was the first person to farm buffalo in New Zealand, and ten years on her Clevedon Buffalo company is winning awards for its buffalo cheese Audio
'Chirpy cricket chicken' adds extra crunch to meal
A Hamilton home-delivery food service, Muscle Fuel, is bargaining on critters adding an extra crunchy appeal. Audio
Is becoming 'flexitarian' the best thing we can do for the planet?
Researchers have found a global shift to a more plant-based diet is essential to keep climate change in check and feed a growing planet. This flexitarian diet means the average world citizen needs to… Audio
Chch council asks residents to conserve water to get chlorine out
An embattled Christchurch City Council says its now up to its residents to help it get chlorine out of the city's water supply. Video, Audio
The NZ potatoes destined for royal tummies
North Otago spud grower Jim O'Gorman reckons the Kakanui soil is the secret to his potatoes, which Government House has ordered specifically for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Video, Audio
NZ investigation into needles in strawberries closes without arrest
Police are closing their investigation into needles found in strawberries sold by an Auckland Countdown.
An eastern twist spices up Kiwi favourites
Auckland writer and cook Ashia Ismail-Singer putts an eastern twist on Kiwi favourites such as roast lamb and pavlova in her new book My Indian Kitchen. Ashia shares recipes for Puri (which she says… Audio, Gallery
Roast Lamb with a Chilli Rub
Recipe by Ashia Ismail-Singer
From Nine To Noon on Tuesday 23 October 2018
Joanne Drayton - Hudson & Halls: The Food of Love
Auckland-based Joanne Drayton is author of New York Times bestseller The Search for Anne Perry (2014), which was a finalist in the New Zealand Book Awards 2013 and the subject of a 60 Minutes… Audio
Potato Focaccia by Michelin-star chef Casey McDonald
Potato focaccia is pretty easy to make at home so it's a good bread for everyone to have in the stable, says Casey McDonald, a Michelin star chef now heading up the kitchen at Terroir at Craggy Range… Audio
Local alcohol policy failings
Dunedin's mayor Dave Cull thinks local alcohol policy has been severely watered-down after it was appealed by a group that includes supermarkets and liquor stores.He believes commercial interests are… Audio
Deer milk hits the spot at NZ Food Awards
Deer milk which can be used in luxury desserts, coffee and cocktails has won the prize for the most novel product at the New Zealand Food Awards. Audio
Tips on children who are fussy or restricted eaters
Having a child who turns their nose up at a variety of foods, which often includes fruit and vegetables, can be a huge stress for parents trying to give their child a balanced diet. How can you tell… Audio
Deer milk hits the spot at NZ Food Awards
Pāmu Deer Milk has won the prize for most novel product at the New Zealand Food Awards in Auckland. Earlier this year it won the Grassroots innovation award at Fieldays. Sarah Risell is the general… Audio
Rich vegan butter up for NZ food award
A cultured vegan butter is giving the dairy version a run for its money.
Food producers to get a taste of innovative consumer research
New Zealand's food producers might be able to explore new options with a sensory testing lab paving the way for better understanding of consumer preferences.
