Food
Midday Rural News for 18 March 2024
Six-and-a-half-thousand hectares of mainly mature plantation trees in the Central North Island were blown over or snapped in half last February.
Crews have been working non-stop to salvage the wood… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
With us from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
In Ireland, pubs now offer more than just a pint
As St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world, the venerable Irish pub is adapting its way to reflect changing times.
Kath Irvine: how to prep your garden to feed you through winter
If you want your garden to feed you through winter, now's the time to get prepping. Brassicas like Broccoli need three months to grow, so need to be planted, and it's a perfect time to make compost… Audio
Massive computer breakdown hits McDonald's restaurants throughout NZ
McDonald's throughout the Asia-Pacific region have reportedly been hit with outages.
Australian farm grows world's biggest blueberry
An Australian farm has smashed the record for the world's largest blueberry with a fruit the size of a ping-pong ball.
Guacamole INCA style
The avocados are in abundance right now as the season here in Aotearoa nears it's end. To help with a bit of inspiration of what to do with the glut of green gems around right now, chef and… Audio
Young chef competition canned due to lack of contestants
The New Zealand young chef of the year competition was set to be staged this weekend but it has been postponed for a year because of a lack of quality entries.
One of our leading chefs says it… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Time now to get the latest from the world of fresh produce with the Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Fresh Figs Audio
TV presenter’s foodbank cuts 500 families as times get tough
Dave Letele's foodbank is in crisis after funding cuts, but he's got a plan to help people in a different way.
How to choose the right salt
Our tabletop saltshakers have got a bit more colourful in the last few years with artisanal rock salts and flaky salts taking the place of the old familiar blue Cerebos bottles. Associate professor… Audio
Hotpot for one: Diner claims discrimination over dish
A solo diner in the market for a hotpot has taken action against a restaurant after he learned he would have to pay the price of two customers if he wanted the dish.
Midday Rural News for 13 March 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Cuts are coming for the Ministry for Primary Industries, but an MPI boss says it won't be to core frontline services like its quarantine officers, veterinarians or… Audio
The retired ambo officer showing the world how to eat on the cheap
A '55 meals for $50' video saw Stacey Scott aka the Farmers Wife Homestead blow up. Since then, the reluctant youtuber has reached almost 14,000 subscribers and the viral video 140,000 views. Audio