Food
Clevedon - where the water buffalo roam
Clevedon couple Richard and Helen Dorresteyn were the first to farm water buffalo in New Zealand.
Why is easter chocolate so expensive?
It's getting to that time of year where some of us may be adding the odd easter egg or in the trolley. But if you are one of those people, you may have noticed Easter chocolate has increased in recent… Audio
Food: Leek and Spinach Tofu Quiche
Amber Bremner has a new cookbook out called Simply Veg and she's agreed to share this recipe with us. It's not traditional quiche and doesn't taste like egg. Get the recipe here. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11 April 2025
In today's episode, despite the Treaty Principles Bill being overwhelmingly rejected in yesterday's vote, ACT Party leader David Seymour remains defiant, the government is expanding the official term… Audio
Why Easter eggs might cost more this year
In 2012, a Cadbury egg with chocolate bars was $10.99. How does that compare to this week?
Hot, spicy and risen: Easter hot cross buns are back
It's that time of year again when hot cross buns crowd the shelves at supermarkets and bakeries. Audio
We ask what and who makes a great hot cross bun?
How much are you prepared to pay for a hot cross bun? And what should a perfect bun look and taste like? Mahvash Ikram has the story Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth reveals his Fruit of the Week (NZ Limes) Audio
Greymouth schools and businesses forced to shut due to water
Schools and businesses in the West Coast town of Greymouth have been forced to shut with locals needing to boil their water because of possible contamination. A boil water notice has been in place… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 10 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand stock exchange surged at opening on Thursday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, a boil water… Audio
Optimal coffee brewing technique revealed
Scientists have figured out an optimal method to get more out of a coffee bean so coffee drinkers can either have a stronger brew or use fewer beans for the same taste. Wellington's Pour and Twist… Audio
Our ancestors didn’t eat 3 meals a day. So why do we?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are an almost universally accepted trinity in the Western world. How did it happen?
Baby formula companies urged govt to resist ad ban
Baby formula companies have tried to convince the government to resist a global ban on internet marketing of infant milk, despite research showing online advertising was discouraging mums from… Audio
New optimal coffee-making method, according to science
Scientists have found how to make stronger coffee with the same amount of beans through the pour-over method. We put it to the test.
Easy Eats: Red lentil, spinach and tomato dhal
Kelly Gibney has a tasty and economical dish that is also wonderfully versatile. Audio
How did honeybees get to New Zealand?
If you love New Zealand honey, then you have an intrepid 19th century Englishwoman to thank.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
Global chocolate companies ranked
With Easter approaching, Tearfund has created the Chocolate Scorecard, which ranks popular chocolate brands available in New Zealand. Charlotte Cook was joined by Tearfund Head of Advocacy, Claire… Audio
