Food
Feeding A Crowd
How do you feed a lot of people for not much money? Who better to ask than the folk at The Bowling Club, a Dunedin community eatery that serves up 700 low-cost meals every day. They've got cheap bulk… Audio
Here Now: Baking Bread with Meinolf Kraeling
We've got something for carb lovers now, this week's Here Now is focused on breaking bread, putting bakers in the spotlight. Today's edition sees master baker Meinolf Kraeling in conversation with… Audio
The Hungry Cook Olivia Galletly on her tried and true home favourites
Olivia Galletly started out as a graphic designer - but quickly realised the gig wasn't for her and that designing recipes was more her style. Audio
'Cheap and realistic': How Alice Taylor became a cooking star
"So much of what's online is so perfect, it does feel like this really strong contrast… Showing normality is super important."
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
Can I eat instant noodles every day?
While instant noodles offer comfort, their nutritional value has room for improvement. But you can upgrade them.
Food prices increase five percent over past 12 months
The price of food has increased five percent over the past 12 months, the latest figures released by Stats NZ show, leaving families struggling to put basics on the table. Westpac economist Satish… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's all about potatoes with Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. And for a potato goodness recipe: https://www.wilcoxgoodness.co.nz/recipe/tex-mex-mince Audio
Breaking Bread 1
This one's for the carb connoisseurs amongst us - Breaking Bread features our community's beloved bakers and in this first part, master baker Meinolf Kraeling is in conversation with Kadambari… Audio
Alice Taylor: making delicious, no-frills food
Chef and writer Alice Taylor has grown her Instagram following from 40,000 to over 300,000. The secret ingredient? Authenticity. Audio
New Zealand cleans up at best spirit awards
New Zealand distilleries beat more than 550 from around the world to win a haul of trophies.
Alice Taylor shares her recipe for orange and yoghurt cake
Alice Taylor from 'Alice Taylor Eats' is here with her take on an Orange and Yogurt Cake. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15th August 2025
In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Audio
Butchers show off skills at National Butchery Awards
The knives were out in Auckland on Thursday night as the country's finest butchers showed off their skills at the National Butchery Awards. Young Butcher of the Year Anton Rameka from New World… Audio
Burger Wellington judge on this year's competition
We are now over halfway through the capital's Olympics for burgers - Burger Wellington - where more than 200 eateries are competing for this year's title. Official unofficial correspondent of… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Glenn Forsyth joins First Up from the produce markets on a freezing Friday Fruit of the Week: NZ Apples Audio
Kiwis not digging spuds as much as they used to
Kiwis are eating 10% fewer potatoes than we were just over a decade ago. New industry research shows a quarter of people eating fewer spuds are passing on them because they are worried about their… Audio
Avo a-plenty: New season fruit starts to hit stores
New Zealand shoppers are getting good prices for new season avocados, as harvest volumes balance out after a record year last year.
Why do Cambodian bakers make NZ's best pies?
Hard work, resilience, community support as well as a sensitive palate to pastry influenced by French colonisation all seem to play a part.
Call to make health star ratings compulsory
The star rating system was introduced 10 years ago and is free to join, but as it's optional, products with a lower rating tend not to display their rank.
