Food
Blasts shake Invercargill pump station's neighbours
Neighbours of a water pump station in Invercargill where there were explosions yesterday say the drama shook their nerves. All residents of Invercargill and Bluff are being asked to keep conserving… Audio
My Food Bag: Some customers say they're still waiting
My Food Bag is going to have to pull something special out of the bag to hold onto disgruntled customers, a brand expert says.
My Food Bag will have to make-up for failures - brand expert
Some customers say they've had their food delivery cancelled for the second day in a row as My Food Bag battles with teething issues at its new warehouse. Audio
Eating alone could be dangerous
Sitting down to eat with your family may seem more unrealistic as we get busier and as home life changes but it could be the key to keeping you healthy. New research has found eating alone increases… Audio
All-clear given for Bluff oysters
Recent testing of a wild Bluff oyster fishery has found no sign of a lethal parasite that could threaten the industry.
McDonald's live streaming CCTV to police
A McDonald's branch in Christchurch is sending feeds from its CCTV cameras directly to Police as part of a crime prevention exercise. Audio
NZ's growing population a concern for growers and farmers
New Zealand's rapidly expanding population is creating one of the biggest challenges growers and farmers have ever faced, as subdivisions and land development encroach on fertile soils.
Sweet treats from Dunedin with Matt Cross
Matt Cross (aka The Tart Man) is a regular fixture at the weekly Otago Farmers Market. He learnt to cook and bake from his nanas and mum, doing things properly and not cutting corners. He tells… Audio
Drop in asparagus crop blamed on wet weather
Wet weather over the past few months is leading to a big drop in the amount of asparagus being grown this year, according to a grower near Levin.
Spring Wines with Yvonne Lorkin
Wine writer Yvonne Lorkin talks about the new spring Sauvignon Blanc's out this season, which she says go perfectly with spring produce like broad beans. Audio
Spring Food with Julie Biuso
Julie Biuso talks broad beans, which are now in season, and has a recipe for Bissara - Morroccan Broad Bean Dip To sign up to Julie's Shared Kitchen weekly recipe newsletter, just email her… Audio
Eat My Lunch - People and profit
Eat My Lunch has sold 500,000 lunches and given 500,000 lunches to children at low decile schools. But how much has the company made? They won't say. Video, Audio
New Plymouth's finest fritters
Fifty restaurants from around the country shared recipes for Delaney Mes's New Zealand Restaurant Cookbook. She shares with us one of her favourites – Green Pea and Ricotta Fritters from Monica's… Audio
Supreme sausage winner a dark horse
A "chocolatey" black pudding sausage has taken out the Supreme Award in the Great New Zealand Sausage competition.
No more kiwi-made Cadbury
Cadbury production will be shifted to Australia, officially, after no local supplier was able to take on the task of making our chocolate treats. Audio
Corks vs Screw-tops
Belinda Jackson from Lawsons' Dry Hills gives her view on a debate that keeps on raging - when it comes to wines, are screw-tops better than corks? Audio
Nuts for nuts
Newly picked nuts are the way to go, say Marlborough nut grower Jenny Horwell and food writer Jan Bilton. Jan shares recipes for Orange Walnut Cake and Hazelnut Chicken. Audio, Gallery
Could Auckland be a world leader in urban agriculture?
Auckland's 'green infrastructure' should include agricultural spaces - not only for food security but so it is a vibrant, livable city of the future, says Dr Clive Cornford from the Manukau Institute… Audio
