Food
Japan farm minister resigns over free rice gaffe
Taku Eto said he never buys rice because he gets it free - a remark that drew public fury in a country facing soaring food prices.
Easy Eats: Satay chicken burger with quick pickled red onions
Foodie Kelly Gibney talks to Jesse about how to make the perfect burger that's easy and delicious. Audio
Govt plans to increase amount of weedkiller residue allowed on foods
A toxicology professor says the government's plan to increase the amount of weedkiller residue allowed on some of our foods by up to 10,000 percent is likely motivated by trade, but isn't a safety… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, it's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed… Audio
Warkworth oyster farmers concerned over pollution
Oyster farmers in the Warkworth area, north of Auckland say rampant development is causing pollution and killing their livelihoods. Jade River Oyster Farms owner Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Every dollar counts' - The etiquette of asking for doggy bag
Some restaurants say they've been seeing a rise in people asking to take leftovers away.
Are doggy bags for restaurant leftovers really on the decline?
Doggie bags are on the way out in the USA, is the trend reflected locally? Ke-Xin Li finds out Audio
Kayak fisher brushes off sharks to land monster snapper
Christian-Ray Simons and brother Daniel paddled 6km off the South Taranaki Coast to hook the 91cm, 12kg monster.
Italian Film Festival: 10 years of bringing Italy to Aotearoa
It's been 10 years of the Italian Film Festival in Aotearoa and what started out as a way for Paolo Rotondo to showcase and preserve his culture here - is now a 9-month celebration across the country… Audio
What makes Hamilton's $98 'glorified pie’ so special?
It costs about the same price as 14 local bakery pies.
Food inflation continues to rise
Food prices have risen at their fastest pace in more than a year driven by more expensive dairy products. Infometrics Economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The price of dairy
Butter, cheese and milk are the biggest drivers of the rise in food prices, with butter alone soaring 65%. NZX dairy analyst Rosalind Crickett tells us why. Audio
Kiwi brothers beat Aussies at barbecue competition
Cook Cartel beat barbecue bosses from around the world to become the first international team to win the title at Meatstock Sydney.
Hamilton restaurant selling $98 'glorified pies'
How much would you spend on a pie, not one that comes in a bag and is served with tomato sauce, but a posh one? At Hamilton restaurant Thyme Square, the Beef Wellington costs $98. Chef Logan Murray… Audio
Sanford doubles half year profit to $34m
The fishing company's result comes on the back of good returns for its salmon farming operation.
