Food
Could Puha be the latest superfood?
Kui Hikatangata of the Manukau Institute of Technology has just completed research on Puha as a superfood. She is hoping to raise awareness of this indigenous plant, which she says could be a source… Audio, Gallery
A little book just about Dunedin
Foodie Judith Cullen and art gallery owner and photographer Michelle Chalkin Sinclair have just published a book called Dunedin Fonebook, showcasing "everything delicious and colourful" about the… Audio, Gallery
Barbecues: a buyer's guide
George Block of consumer.org.nz has been putting the latest barbecue models to the test, from portables to 4-burner behemoths. He's measured how well they're made, how easy they are to use, and how… Audio
Noodle discount for Japan's elderly drivers
Japanese police are encouraging elderly drivers to give up their licences by offering a discount at a popular noodle chain.
Wine with Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper has just released the 25th anniversary edition of his wine buyer's guide. Audio
In defence of quinoa
Megan May of Little Bird Organics has a new love for quinoa, she shares her tips for cooking it perfectly, and has a recipe for Green Quinoa Tabbouleh Audio
Operation Achilles - new information on lack of sanctions
Newly released information shows just how lightly fish-dumping skippers were let off by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Audio
Voting today in Brisbane on mandatory palm oil labelling
The Australia New Zealand Ministerial Forum holds a crucial vote today on mandatory palm oil labelling which could see a big change to the way thousands of supermarket products are displayed. Audio
Trans-Tasman vote on palm oil labelling
A vote on mandatory palm oil labelling today could affect thousands of supermarket products.
Dough Momma – real sweet pies
Brandie Stephens is the founder of Wellington's Dough Momma, producer of American-style sweet pies. With Thanksgiving coming up, she shares her recipe for Sweet Potato Pie. Audio, Gallery
Ben Dowdle
Ben Dowdle is director of Unmask Palm Oil and is campaigning for mandatory labeling of palm oil which is found in around half of all packaged foods. Palm oil plantations have been linked to… Audio
Wine with Yvonne Lorkin
Yvonne talks about the growing vegan wine industry in New Zealand. Audio
Vegan Food
Vegan blogger, Apollo Taito shares a recipe for Vegan sapasui (Samoan chop Suey). Audio
Kaikoura fast food drop
Kaikoura has been through a lot this week. And so Nelson man, Rob Coombes, decided to do something extra special for people. He rang around the last few days getting donations from all over Nelson to… Audio
Alan Scott - Marlborough Man
Allan Scott is a name synonymous with wine and the story of the Marlborough trailblazer is a quintessentially New Zealand one. Audio, Gallery
Water, water, everywhere: the global thirst for bottled water
Birch water, canned water, electrolyte-enhanced water, children specific agua...the global market for H20 is going off! And even if you aren't thirsty the marketers will make sure there's a water to… Audio
Wine with Joelle Thomson
Joelle Thomson on how to start a wine cellar for under $100. Audio
Food with Volker Marecek
Volker Marecek is the executive chef at The Langham Auckland and has just returned from Sri Lanka where he has been teaching budding young chefs at the MJF Foundation's culinary centre just outside… Audio