Food
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
Comedian Merrick Watts' idiot's guide to wine
Merrick Watts is bringing An Idiot's Guide To Wine to New Zealand for comedy shows in Auckland and Wellington next month. Audio
South Island restaurant named third best in the world
Prestigious US culinary magazine Food & Wine has praised Amisfield's "otherworldly, refined tasting menu".
Queenstown restaurant Amisfield named third best in the world
A Queenstown fine dining restaurant is basking in the glow of global recognition. Amisfield executive chef Vaughan Mabee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
