Food
New scheme aims to cut out supermarkets, source local produce
A new scheme aims to cut out supermarkets and get the fruit and vegetables grown next door or down the road onto people's plates. A group of charities in Wellington is working to source produce direct… Audio
Food insecurity: Advocates push for South Auckland community gardens
Community gardens could help bridge the gap for families struggling, one local board chair says.
What goes on the best toastie in New Zealand?
A sandwich described as a "polyamorous marriage of fun flavours" has taken out New Zealand's top toastie title.
Restaurant launches Britain's first water menu
La Popote, a French-style restaurant in northern England, is taking a bold step to cater for discerning non-drinkers by offering an entire menu of bottled water.
How does Dunedin's cheapest eatery get away with $4 mains?
You might not often have to feed 700 people in a day, but the Bowling Club in Ōtepoti Dunedin can teach us all a thing or two about thrifty meal planning.
Dunedin cafe looks for home gardeners to supply produce
A Dunedin cafe is looking for keen home gardeners to supply it produce, in a trial backyard to plate project. To begin with Taste Nature hopes to contract four gardeners for 12 months, but would like… Audio
Public health expert calls for mandatory health star ratings
A public health expert is calling for the health star ratings on packaged food to be compulsory, but said it needs to be a more rigorous scheme. It's a voluntary system and the most recent figures… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 19th August 2025
In today's episode, Donald Trump hopes there will be a chance for a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a meeting… Audio
The best restaurant in New Zealand
The winner was among six restaurants that scored the highest at the Good Food Awards and also took the coveted restaurant of the year title.
'Old bread is not hard, having no bread is'
The wartime values instilled by his father still hold a special place for master baker Meinolf Kraeling.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 19 August 2025
In today's episode, the government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds; Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Donald… Audio
Samoan restaurant awarded three hats at Cuisine Food Awards
Awards have been dished out to the country's top restaurants and chefs, at the Cuisine Food Awards. Samoan restaurant "Tala" in Parnell Auckland has achieved a three hat rating. Owner Henry Onesemo… Audio
Supermarket basics cost increase putting squeeze on budgets
If you've popped to the shops recently for a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread, chances are you paid a lot more for these basics than you might have even a year ago. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
Stainless steel, cast iron, or non-stick? Choosing the best cookware surface
Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to upgrade or replace cookware, you might be wondering what surface is best.
Mince price rises nearly 20 percent in year
Stats NZ says groceries, especially dairy and meat, drove a 5 percent annual increase, with mince up nearly 20 percent. Cibus Catering managing director Peter Kennet spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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."
