Food
New food labelling standards come into force
The new standards - which call for labels in plain English, with allergens listed in bold - are designed to protect people with severe allergies.
Dad bods on display at Hamilton's Meatstock festival
Along slide the fire pits and slabs of steak will be one of Meatstock's biggest crowd-pleasers - the dad bod contest.
BBQ festival to host dad bod contest
Fire up; cause NZ's biggest BBQ festival is about to get grilling. Billed as a carnivore's paradise, Meatstock, the two day festival gets underway tomorrow at mystery creek near Hamilton. But it's not… Video, Audio
The Pre-Panel Victoria MacLennan and Alan McElroy
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Victoria MacLennan and Alan McElroy discuss the dos and don'ts of food substitutions. Audio
Best Ever Bacon and Egg Pie
Today Julie Biuso shares a recipe for what she calls the "best ever" bacon and egg pie. The version of the picnic favourite Julie makes is richer than others with a light and fluffy filling. Audio
Midday Rural News for 23 February 2024
A new study has shown further evidence of inequities in rural healthcare services. Researchers at the University of Otago looked at how patients in rural and urban centres use hospitals and other… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Glenn Forsyth is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies. Fruit of the Week: Plums Audio
Another rat captured at Dunedin Countdown
Another rodents been captured at the Dunedin south Countdown that's been closed almost two weeks because of an infestation. That means further delays to any reopening. The Dunedin South Countdown's… Video, Audio
Aunty Hanui, feeding the community with her garden
Nestled beside Waipatu Marae on the edge of Hastings, you'll find Aunty's garden. The mara has be nurtured and developed by Aunty Hanui Lawrence for more than 20 years. She talks to Mark. Audio
Taranaki: from dairy mecca to food tourism
Is Taranaki primed to be Aotearoa's next big food tourism destination? The regions producers have teamed up to launch the Taste Of Taranaki Producers map. The map's creator Jules Van Costello speaks… Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 February 2024
Several gold kiwifruit growers are selling their high value, sought-after, gold kiwifruit licences and quitting the industry.
Sally Murphy has the rural news.
Audio
Woolworths NZ reports 42 percent drop in pre-tax earnings
Woolworths New Zealand has reported a 42 percent drop in pre-tax earnings to $71 million in the 6 months ending in December.
The result came the same day as the company's Australia-based chief… Audio
Rat-plagued Countdown pushes back reopening - again
A rat-plagued Dunedin supermarket has pushed back its reopening again after another rat sighting.
Midday Rural News for 21 February 2024
Launched in Wellington last night, beekeepers plan to revive the industry with a strategy which aims to double honey exports to a billion dollars by 2030.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Mānuka honey producer Comvita 'disappointed' at interim loss
Revenue was down due to weaker consumer demand in China and losing a major customer in North America.
Iconic AK Eats: top 100 dishes nominated by public
Here's something for all you foodies. The Iconic Auckland Eats list for 2024 has been released this morning, with 100 top dishes across Auckland, all nominated by the public. There are favourites from… Audio
MPI urged to make changes after berry Hep A cases
The auditor-general says the ministry is not routinely checking food safety compliance by importers of high-risk foods.