Food
Supreme pie award heads south for the first time
In two major firsts for the pie world - the Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Award has gone to a female and a south islander for the first time. Winner Arlyn Thompson from Rangiora Bakery in North… Audio
Italian inventor of tiramisu dies aged 81
Pastry chef Roberto Linguanotto is said to have whipped up the iconic layered coffee dessert in the 1970s in the Italian city of Treviso. Audio
Wellbeing of hospitality staff must be top of mind - minister
A recent industry survey showed nearly 34 percent of participants had witnessed bullying in the workplace in the last two years.
A salty, crumbly feta takes out top vegan cheese
"It can be used for absolutely everything, your standard feta in a salad, but its also fantastic to bake or crumble through veges, its got a beautiful melt as well." Audio
Vegan cafe turns to meat to stay afloat
KIND Café & Eatery opened in 2018 with the aim of reducing meat consumption - now it's having to change tack to survive. Audio
Vegan cafe turns to meat to stay afloat
KIND Café & Eatery opened in 2018 with the aim of reducing meat consumption - now it's having to change tack to survive. Audio
Henderson Dairy recalls two batches of raw milk product
The products may contain listeria, says New Zealand Food Safety.
Experimental vineyard hopes to future-proof wine sector
A new experimental vineyard in Marlborough will see more research going into wine production by controlling the environment that grape vines are grown in. Samantha Gee visited the new lab in Blenheim.
…Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Mushrooms are on the Minister's mind when he catches Nathan up on the local produce markets. Audio
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can not agree how exactly they affect us, and it is not clear that science will give us an answer.
Why would you open an eatery in a cost of living crisis?
While plenty of places have been forced to shutter, there are 'risk takers' in hospo giving it a crack. Nicky Park and Jogai Bhatt talk to some of them.
Cracking up - Athletes report eggs shortage in village
Competitors argue the amount of eggs and grilled meats on offer is insufficient.
Baked meatballs with Feta
Today Julie Biuso shares a tasty dish for a quick weeknight meal. Audio