Food
Shower Thoughts: How do chocolate flavours get invented?
New Product Development Manager at Whittaker's Megan Sinclair joins Emile Donovan to indulge his questions about chocolate flavour creation. Audio
The best Chinese vegetarian dishes, recommended by chefs
A lot of Chinese cooking features meat - but you shouldn't overlook delicious meals like tomato egg and vegetarian dumplings, chefs say.
Expert Feature: James Le Page on barbeques
It's a staple of any good Kiwi summer, but there's lots to talk about when it comes to BBQs. Between the BBQ itself and all the accessories you need it can be an expensive hobby, plus there's lots to… Audio
The secret art of fermentation
Have you ever wondered how food was preserved before there were preservatives? Audio
Fonterra reassures customers it isn't using Bovaer
Fonterra has taken to social media to reassure customers it is not using a feed additive designed to lower the climate impact of cows. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Summerfruit with Simon Webb
Susana is joined by fourth-generation Central Otago grower Simon Webb to hear how the season has unfolded. Audio
Peter Gordon shares special family recipes
Peter Gordon joins Summer Weekends for the final time this month and has some family recipes to share - including his Mum's pavlova and Dad's soufflé omelette. Audio
Peter Gordon: family recipes
Recipe by Peter Gordon
From Summer Weekends on Saturday 25 January 2025
Is there any truth to the 'five-second rule'?
What doctors say about eating food after you've dropped it.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 January 2025
On today's episode, the group advising the government on overhauling the science sector is pleased most of its recommendations are being implemented, the government is setting up a new foreign… Audio
NZ's fruit bowl still shrinking, two years after cyclone
"Nobody who's been significantly affected will survive in their current form," local growers say. Audio
Duck Island ice cream celebrates its 10th birthday
Kiwis eat more ice cream per capita than any other country, and the deluxe flavours of Duck Island have cemented the brand as a national favourite. Audio
Canterbury's largest food rescue faces staff losses
Canterbury's largest food rescue, Kairos, needs $70,000 in less than a week to avoid cutting staff and services. General manager Stuart Ennor spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Champagne sales sink because people don't want to celebrate
The total number of Champagne shipments from France sank nearly 10 per cent last year to 271 million bottles, marking the second consecutive year of declines as inflation-weary consumers cut back and…
Taste in Music authors Luke Pyenson and Alex Bleeker
What happens when a musician, food and travel journalist makes a book? The answer is a thoughtful collection of essays and conversations about kai, music scenes and genres. Tony Stamp speaks to the… Audio
The Kiwi making juice for thirsty New Yorkers
Tom Wright's journey began humbly on the back of his bike, peddling his product during the pandemic and dropping orders door to door. Audio
No new oriental fruit flies spotted
The search continues after a single fly was found in South Auckland earlier this month.
Is non-alcoholic beer all it's cracked up to be?
Summer is the time when you're looking to quench your thirst, and you might think a nice zero-alcohol beer or soda with a twist could be a healthier option. But are you getting what you think you are… Audio
