Food

Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of avocados have been stolen from orchards throughout the country and are likely being sold on the side of the road.  Audio

Yesterday we spoke to Professor Ralph Sims about rising global meat consumption and the harm it could be doing both to the environment and to the humans who're eating it.

Today beef farmer Colin… Audio

New Zealand's meat and dairy exports are generally regarded as the backbone of the country's economy. But innovations to create new meat-free and synthetic products could have huge implications for… Audio

Global meat consumption is increasing dramatically but the health and environmental effects can be nasty ... Professor Ralph Sims joins us to discuss how much meat is too much, and how harnessing… Audio

Growers Kevin and Kate think there’s massive potential for cranberries on the West Coast, and have some recipes to share including Chocolate, Apricot and Cranberry brownies.  Audio, Gallery

A Sikh Temple in South Auckland is breaking down cultural barriers and uniting people in their community. The Takanini Sikh Society feeds around 3,000 locals every weekend and distributes the… Audio

Environment Minister David Parker is under pressure to install an independent Commissioner at the Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Council to force it to do more to clean up polluted lakes and rivers. The… Audio

Glen Herud is a dairy farmer from Rangiora and founder of the Happy Cow Milk Company which he set up in 2012, to create a more ethical and sustainable dairy model. But in April it went into… Audio

Much has been made in media of the revelation that a high proportion of the bacon we buy comes from places like Spain and Finland but is said to be made in NZ. Audio

Porridge is one of the best things about winter and doesn't just have to be about oats, says food writer Kelly Gibney. She shares with us a delicious recipe that's "essentially a way to have rice… Audio

Australia might have solved one of life's burning issues - the bruised avocado. Research conducted earlier this year found 97 percent of customers gave avocados a squeeze to test ripeness before… Audio

If you're a bit a foodie you've probably heard of Yuzu, or you may seen a weird fruit at the grocers that looks kinda like a bumpy lemon.  Audio

Jacob Brown from The Larder restaurant in Wellington showcases the ways to use the humble can to create delicious dishes. As part of Wellington On a Plate he is hosting 'Can Do' in collaboration with… Audio

Could Wairoa become the next foodbowl of New Zealand? A Maori business development service, the Poutama Trust, believes it could be, and is working with Maori land trust in the Wairoa District to… Audio

Food writer Julie Biuso shares one of her favourite curries - cauliflower and potato. A dry curry with knock-out flavour. Julie says good recipes like this go the distance. Audio

A University of Auckland study has found fast foods are being served up in ever bigger portions and with more salt. The study included more than 5000 fast food products and 10 major fast food chains… Audio

The campaign against Tegel's plan for the country's largest chicken-farm south of Dargaville has ramped up. A big roadside billboard with signs facing each way has appeared on land beside the site… Video, Audio

Mother and daughter Laxmi and Jayshri Ganda are keeping family food traditions alive, across the generations and across the miles. Laxmi came to Christchurch having learnt to cook in Gujarat in North… Audio, Gallery