Food

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

Professor Martin Cole, Professor Caroline Saunders Dr Miranda Mirosa, and Ray McVinnie talk with Kim Hill about food production and consumption Audio

Chef Al Brown and chef-turned-entrepreneur Angus Allan, CEO of The Collective Dairy Company, talking about a yoghurt fundraiser involving some of the country's top chefs. Al's chosen charity is Garden… Audio

The charity Good Bitches Baking began four years ago when co-founders Nic Murray and Marie Fitzpatrick decided to make the world a better place by baking treats for people who are having a tough time… Audio

How do you eat, apart from with cutlery. Do you eat well? Audio

Everybody loves a fritter, says food writer Lauraine Jacobs. She shares a recipe for beetroot and carrot fritters with mint, lime and yoghurt dressing. Audio