Food
Women do the most cooking at home. So why do men get to hog the BBQ?
Since the backyard barbecue infiltrated our lifestyles in the 1950s, it has largely remained a male domain.
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Emile Donovan, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman. Then: why is Northland such a hub for banana growers? Emile talks to a boutique banana… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new… Audio
Data shows people buying less fruit and veges as costs increase
New data from the Ministry of Social Development shows almost 50 percent of people have chosen to forgo produce to save money - double the number that did in 2018. Vegetables NZ chairperson and… Audio
Local coffee businesses facing blend of issues
Coffee businesses are finding things a real grind lately - much like the wider hospitality industry. Audio
Waikato food rescue saves hundreds of kilos of waste
A Waikato food rescue group is harvesting hundreds of kilos of backyard bounty fruit that would other wise go to waste. Go Eco Food has been going for more than a decade but recently appealed to… Audio
Fonterra result: Interest builds on impact of consumer brands sale
The dairy co-op is expected to deliver a strong full-year result with analysts expecting it to be at the top end of the range.
Easy Eats: Green curry potato and tuna fish cakes
Kelly Gibney shares her twist on fish cakes. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Why do pets seem to prefer human food over their own
Do pets tend to prefer human food? Is it naughty to give it to them? Audio
NZ's milk production sets new record for August
Waikato and Taranaki lead the gains, while growth in the South Island was more subdued.
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: instant noodles are a beloved budget meal option. Waikato University history… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 September 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Imported fruit pushing out our peaches
Orchardists are pulling out their trees after Wattie's told them it's shrinking production of the canned fruit. So how did it happen?
Minister of Fruit and Veg branches out to fungus
The Minister of Fruit and Veg branches out to include fungus in his Monday report Audio
Canned peaches, canned
Hawke's Bay orchardists are pulling out their peach trees after Wattie's told them it's shrinking production of the canned fruit. Audio
Tasti recalls products over possible presence of 'metal pieces'
Items impacted include Smooshed wholefood balls, snack logs, chopped peanuts, Frooze Balls and nut bars.
How the quest to make the perfect croissant saved Kate's life
Learning how to create perfect pastries in Paris was former aerospace engineer Kate Reid's pathway out of anorexia.
Food: Asparagus with Sizzling Haloumi & Preserved Lemon
Julie Biuso from sharedkitchen.co.nz talks Jesse through a delicious recipe you can make this weekend. Audio
