Food
Asbestos found in water supply of South Canterbury town
Asbestos has been found in the water supply of Temuka, but the council says it's safe to drink.
Rick Stein: the marvels of Mexican food
Rick Stein's first experience of truly exotic cuisine was a taco in the Mexican city of Monterrey in 1968. The British chef celebrates the flavours of Mexico in his latest cookbook and TV series The… Audio
Veritas tells AGM it's working on plans to repay bank debt
The food investment company Veritas has had a testy annual meeting this morning as shareholders took the board to task over its performance of the past year that's seen its banker withdraw support. Audio
Tegel profit falls slightly
The country's biggest poultry producer Tegel has reported a slight drop in its profit because of one-off costs from last year's Kaikoura earthquake. Audio
Recreational fishers not happy with licence idea
The think tank the New Zealand Initiative has published a plan for the future of the fishing industry and says recreational fishers need to be able to catch more fish. Audio
Otago rivers drop below minimum flow, stopping irrigation
Irrigation permits for the Taieri River have been shutdown, meanwhile restrictions have also begun on the Pomahaka and Kakanui rivers as they drop towards their minimums. Audio
Napier told to conserve water with reservoirs critical
Residents have been warned the city could run out of water as soon as tonight if strict water restrictions aren't adhered to. Reservoirs are at a critical level after sizzling temperatures around the… Video, Audio
No grace in snapping your food before it is eaten
A significant majority of millennials take photos of their food before eating, reports the Independent newspaper. Audio
Auckland's future: vertical farming?
Urban farming could benefit a rapidly expanding Auckland, an expert in sustainability says.
Fonterra ordered to pay $183m over botulism scare
A botulism scare has cost Fonterra $183 million - and New Zealand's largest company has slashed its forecast dividend as a result. Video, Audio
'Fruit Bowl of the South' smashes Spring heat records
The central Otago township of Cromwell has seen Spring heat records smashed, with the rising mercury ripening apricots so early they've been harvested from one orchard in November, for the first time.
…Kelly Gibney's Yoga Bowl
Food writer Kelly Gibney describes her style as 'flavour-first whole foods'. She shares her recipe for a summer salad she calls a Yoga Bowl. Audio
Sugar: a cereal offence
The British arm of Kellogg's has announced it will reduce the sugar content of its three top selling cereals targeted at kids. But the company's New Zealand arm says it has no such plans at present. Audio
Mouldy hay bale discovery leads to new NZ cheese
A discovery in a mouldy bale of hay has led to a new type of cheese its makers hope will put New Zealand on the map.
High levels of meth found in Whangarei wastewater
Drug users in Whangarei are estimating to be using nearly four times the amount of methamphetamine compared to those in Christchurch. Audio
Clash over unhealthy food marketing
A group of academics is sticking to its criticism of the advertising regulator over unhealthy food marketed to children. Three top nutrition academics, led by Professor Boyd Swinburn conducted a study… Audio
MPI to toughen rules about declaring items
MPI is toughening up its approach to passengers who don't declare items when arriving in NZ.
Celebrating everything to see and eat in Otago
Kathryn Ryan talks with Dunedin foodie Judith Cullen and art gallery owner and photographer Michelle Chalkin Sinclair who've just published Otago Fonebook - a small book celebrating the food… Audio
Marlborough chardonnay wins big at NZ wine awards
The Isabel Chardonnay Marlborough 2016 won the Champion Wine trophy, as well as the trophy for best chardonnay at the wine awards in Hawke's Bay last night.
Julie Biuso on nectarines
New Zealand nectarines are in the shops now, so Julie Biuso shares a recipe for nectarine and smoked fish salad - a lovely, easy summer-day lunch. Audio
