Food
More vegetarians, less meat
One in ten kiwis are vegetarian or at least mostly meat-free. The Better Futures report released today shows the number of vegetarians has risen steadily since 2014. Audio
How to eat to save the planet
Cutting the amount of meat and sugar we consume in half will save the planet from further environmental degradation, help stem the epidemic of non-communicable diseases and feed the millions who go… Audio
My cafe, my rules
A customer of Buoy cafe in Auckland was outraged when she wasn't allowed to use a takeaway coffee cup while she dined in. The cafe owners only give out the cups for people taking their coffee away. Audio
Kiwis try to reduce waste, but it's not enough
A study has found that 66 percent of New Zealanders tried to reduce their waste over the last two years by doing different things like eating leftovers and planning their meals. Audio
Rubs, glazes and marinades
With barbecue season in full swing, we've got some great ideas for injecting lots of flavour into your protein of choice. Balinese Rub, Balsamic and Fennel Glaze and Teriyaki Marinade are useful for… Audio
NZ's bid to host Avocado World Congress
The avocado industry has thrown its hat into the ring to bring the Avocado World Congress to New Zealand for the first time in 2023.
Record temperatures prompt water, fire restrictions
Councils across the country are urging residents to cut down on their household water usage after weeks of hot and dry weather. Audio
How to make plum jam - with Julie Biuso
Award-winning chef and food writer Julie Biuso's favourite jam is plum. She shares her recipe and gives us a Jam Making 101 on how to create the perfect jam. Audio
West Auckland noses turn at Burger King neighbour
A West Auckland man is in a tussle with Burger King and city officials, because he says his house has been taken over by the stench of the nearby fast food outlet. Almost 30 people in the Glendene… Audio
Venezuelan army erects barricade at border to stop US aid
A young man is standing near the border bridge where the Venezuelan military has created a barricade and is urging troops to accept humanitarian aid.
Rewi Spraggon, Hangi master & The Maori Kitchen creator
Today on Waitangi Day Hangi Master Rewi Spraggon shares a recipe for kai to mark the day. He also talks about bringing Hangi to Auckland's waterfront with his latest venture, The Maori Kitchen. The… Audio
Plan to overhaul commercial fishing rules
Some of the biggest changes to commercial fishing since the introduction of the quota management system are being proposed by the Fisheries Minister.
Back to basics, natural wine
Want to try a new summer tipple? What about natural wine? While the definition of natural wine is slightly nebulous, it's basically wine made with minimal intervention. In some cases, natural wine… Audio
Shanghai locals wait for hours for Shake Shack burgers
Shanghai locals queuing for hours at fast food restaurant Shake Shack are limited to three each, in a bid to stop them from selling them at marked-up prices to people in the queue. Video, Audio
Contaminated Taranaki eel 'little risk' if consumed - study
Eels in a South Taranaki waterway contaminated with the residue of potentially carcinogenic firefighting foam are of little risk to humans if eaten, researchers have found.
Mawera Karetai's zucchini chocolate cake
Mawera Karetai, aka The Wild Cook, has shared recipes for things like pheasant enchiladas and rabbit with olives in the past, but today it's a zucchini chocolate cake her nine year old can't get… Audio
How much have tuck shop menus changed in 40 years?
An Australian school canteen menu from 1974 is doing the rounds on social media ... and how times have changed ... Audio
Would you support a red meat tax?
The Lanet Commission of Obesity says a tax on red meat is an example of the kind of urgent action which could help mitigate the effects intensive farming has on the environment. Audio
Enviro groups say NZ missed chance for trawling clamp down
Environmental lobbyists are criticising New Zealand for missing an opportunity to clamp down on fishing that trawls the bottom of the ocean and destroys vulnerable corals and other rare species.The… Audio
