Food
Cooking with Turmeric
Healthy food blogger, Kelly Gibney shares some ways to use the spice, turmeric, which has many health benefits. She also shares a recipe for a Turmeric Latte. Audio
"Just plant sh*t !" Gangsta gardener promotes spades not guns
Ron Finley and other gangsta gardeners like him are planting to transform their neighbourhoods, in some of America's most notoriously dangerous places. For Ron the story begins in front of his house… Video, Audio, Gallery
From nicotine to caffeine
The Imperial tobacco company is looking at growing the market for caffeine energy supplements. Audio
"Don't tell us that we don't look after animals"
Should more people stop preaching to farmers and take a look closer at themselves? Kathryn Ryan talks to three NZ farmers: Ian Carter, Jill Martin, and Tony Hore who've been involved in a thought… Audio
Dunedin Hospital patients told to bring in own food
Surgeons at Dunedin Hospital are recommending patients ask family members to bring in food if they don't like the provided meals. Audio
Koha Kai
Janice Lee tells Kathryn Ryan about her award-winning project Koha Kai, which is bringing two communities together through food. Koha Kai trains people with disabilities to prepare hot lunches at… Audio
World avocado prices double after reduced harvests
If you're a lover of guacamole, chocolate avocado shakes or smashed avocado on toast, get ready to pay more for your fix of the green fruit.
Sparkling water ruins your teeth
Dr Rob Beaglehole discusses how sparkling water is another fizzy we should avoid. Audio
Gastrophysics: The Science of Eating
Potato chips with a loud crunch taste better and so do Bloody Marys when consumed on a plane. Oxford professor Charles Spence explains how our senses join together for a perfect meal that cannot just… Audio
The gospel according to Jay
He has chefs quaking in their boots - and is the master of skewering all manner of heinous crimes against food and good taste. Audio, Gallery
Seed-only hemp standard a 'missed opportunity'
Hemp growers say the plant is a superfood, and not only seeds but leaves and flowers should be allowed for human consumption.
David White - Where does our MEAT come from?
The information we get about meat production usually comes from either those staunchly opposed to meat-eating or farmers themselves, says filmmaker David White. His new film MEAT tells the personal… Audio
Hemp seeds get green light
The consumption of hemp seeds has been given the go-ahead in New Zealand and Australia under a new agreement.
Top restaurants fear government immigration changes will starve them of staff
Restauranteurs are concerned immigration rule changes will leave them struggling to find experienced, qualified staff. Video, Audio
New Brighton Pub under fire over "pansy" comment
The panellists discuss the sign outside a pub in New Brighton reading "Vegan buffet. Just kidding now get away from our sign - you pansy." Is this just a joke or is it deeply offensive? . Audio
Kombucha
Laura Verner from Auckland restaurant Pasture talks about Kombucha, what is it, and why is it such a popular drink these days? Audio
Food with Delaney Mes
Delaney talks about her forthcoming book collecting the best recipes from NZ restaurants and shares a recipe for Book Club Bread Audio
Most survival kits woefully lacking- Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ says most pre-made emergency survival kits, including those provided by St John New Zealand, are surprisingly lacking. Suzanne Chetwin says New Zealanders should be better prepared and… Audio
