Food
The New Zealand food revolution
Did you know that the tomato only became popular locally about 1920? Or that brussels sprouts and silverbeet didn't catch on until the 1930s? Our national diet has undergone massive changes in the… Audio
Chef gives tips to guide to make Christmas dinner easy
People have a lot on their plate at Christmas time, but a top chef says what to serve on Christmas Day shouldn't have to be one of them. It can be even more stressful if you're no Gordon Ramsey in the… Audio
Nik Sharma of food blog, A Brown Table
Nik Sharma is a food columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and also runs a food blog, A Brown Table, and he's just published a new book, Season. Audio
Eating to avoid the dreaded Christmas bloat
Christmas is a week away! And that means lots and loooots of rich food, which can wreak havoc on an unsuspecting stomach ... Audio, Gallery
Auckland exporter convicted over false wine exports
A New Zealand exporter has been fined $6000 for falsifying documentation on wine destined for Ireland.
A festive twist: roast lamb & all the trimmings
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Beef and Lamb NZ food writer Kathy Paterson's new book Meat & Three is a return to traditional recipes with more seasonal vegetables on the plate than protein. Wairarapa born… Audio
Plants don't like the human touch, study finds
Researchers suggest a look and don't touch approach to your vegetable garden this summer, after finding touching plants can stunt their growth.
'We’re in a new punk generation for tucker'
Australian food writer, author and TV personality Matt Preston is a familiar face to Kiwi fans of MasterChef Australia. He is one of the show's three judges and is known for his cravats and colourful… Audio
Hot dogs and sugary drinks on the way out?
The Christchurch City Council is planning to phase fatty food and sugary drinks out of its events and facilities ... is this a good move, or do you like a good hot dog on a day out? Audio
Lauraine Jacobs' red white and green vegetable salad for Christmas
Most Kiwi Christmas dinners now include some vegetarians, so the vegetable dishes you serve on the day need to be treated with a lot of respect, says food writer Lauraine Jacobs. She shares a recipe… Audio
Converting fish waste into food
That's what the Kai Ika project does, it diverts fish waste from landfill and turns it into healthy food for South Auckland communities. Since 2016, 21,000kgs of fish heads and frames have gone to the… Video, Audio
A 'soggy, sugary cloud': The NZers who don't like pavlova
Pavlova's origins have always created debate. Now, it's the revelation that many don't even like the dessert that's causing controversy. Audio
Napier residents told brown tap water 'perfectly safe'
Residents in the suburbs of Onekawa, Tamatea, Greenmeadows and Pirimai took to social media over the weekend to vent their frustration at the dirty water. Video, Audio
Canterbury Regional Council stand by water export decision
CRC stand by its decision despite a case at the High Court ruling the process followed by the Council was wrong. Audio
Food myths and the five second rule
There are two kinds of people; those who follow the 5 second rule when food drops to the floor and those who don't. Which one is more likely to get sick? Audio
Nutritional trailblazer Dr Muriel Bell
The life of Dr Muriel Bell, NZ's first state nutritionist was behind ground-breaking public health schemes such as milk in schools, iodised salt and water fluoridation. Her nutritional advice - which… Audio
Taco Bell to launch in New Zealand
Taco Bell is set to be rolled out in New Zealand over the next five years.
Pavlova - the real nightmare before Christmas
Opinion - Christmas is a tough time of the year for the food intolerant but imagine being someone who hates pavlova. Audio
The grapes are off?
Some vineyard owners are choosing to tear out the grapes in favour of apples, citing the continued corporatisation of winemaking in New Zealand and the prohibitively high price of releasing your own… Audio
Expert: Butcher of the year, Reuben Sharples
For our expert feature today we're taking a closer look at the modern butcher. Reuben Sharples is the reigning New Zealand butcher of the year and has over 25 years experience in the profession. Audio
