Food
Fruit and Vege Report with Richard Warwick
The Associate Minister schools us on winter fruit and veges and introduces a brand new, never been featured before - Fruit of the Week - eggpant or aubergine. Audio
Auckland cafe owner worried for business after road shut off
Boarded up and blocked off - an Auckland city cafe owner is worried for his business after the road it sits on was effectively turned into a cul-de-sac. Hoardings have been placed around the former… Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 July 2025
Midday Rural News for 24 July 2025 Yes, that's from an NZX dairy analyst who says there were record volumes of milk-solids collected nationwide last month - nearly 18 percent more than the same time… Audio
Auckland butcher wins NZ's best bacon award
Sam's Butchery, in the Auckland suburb of Silverdale, has officially claimed the crown for the country's best bacon. Puvi Nadason, son of Sam's Butchery owner, Sam Nadason, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Australian town takes out title for best Trans-Tasman tap water
Australia has taken out the top title in this year's Trans-Tasman Best Tasting Tap Water competition, beating New Zealand's Timaru. Former judge in the competition Glenn Alford spoke to Ingrid… Audio
What it takes to make NZ's best bacon
Who has taken home the top gongs at the New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards?
'Butter is expensive right now. There's no getting away from that'
The Finance Minister does not believe New Zealanders are getting a "raw deal" on butter.
Easy Eats: Parsley, pistachio and parmesan crusted salmon
Wednesday afternoon means easy eats and today Kelly Gibney's mouthwatering recipe is parsley, pistachio and parmesan crusted salmon. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, the family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths… Audio
NZers will need to deal with high butter prices for longer: Dairy analyst
A dairy analyst says New Zealanders will have to put up with high butter prices for the time being, until commodity prices and consumer demand subsides. Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, Parliament is continuing to clash over the soaring cost of butter, with both major parties raising the issue in meetings last night with Fonterra's chief executive; The future of… Audio
Community Grocer delivers profits to Salvation Army
The Community Grocer has just started delivering pantry staples to online shoppers in three cities, with profits going to the Salvation Army and its community partners. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Bakers seek butter alternatives as prices soar
Butter prices have more than doubled in the past decade, and they're still rising. Bake With Me baking educator Heather Kalisch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour leader on soaring cost of butter
Parliament is continuing to clash over the soaring cost of butter, with both major parties raising the issue in meetings last night with Fonterra's chief executive. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Audio
High cost of butter hurting baking industry
The price of butter is now 120 percent higher than it was a decade ago, with 500 gram blocks ranging between $8 and $11 in supermarkets. Baking New Zealand president Bernie Sugrue spoke to Ingrid… Audio
How do New Zealand apples stay crisp from tree to table?
New Zealand is a world leader in ensuring apples picked here arrive in good nick at their various export markets, says plant physiologists Nicolette Neiman.
