Food
Growing number of people buying alcohol-free drinks
This year, the allure of alcohol -free drinks is more popular than ever with a growing number of people choosing to steer clear of the booze. Globally, sales of alcohol-free beer are up six percent… Audio
Easy Eats: Kelly Gibney
Kelly Gibney brings a Christmas miracle and offers two recipes for the last Easy Eats of 2024! Seaweed, sesame and chilli salt and honey and berry shrub. Get the recipes at the links. Audio
Eat like an ancient Greek
When you think of Greek food, what comes to mind? A tomato-heavy salad or souvlaki? Not all of those things were staples of the ancient Greek diet. Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira & Jenni Giblin (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Chris Wikaira & Jenni Giblin. They discuss: Nationals EV charger promises, whether groceries really are cheaper across the Tasman, and… Audio
Rich-lister, church and anonymous donor save food bank - for now
South Auckland's Buttabean food bank has been saved from closure after generous donations from the community. Audio
David Letele's foodbank saved, families to receive hampers
Richlisters and the kindness of a church means needy families are still being fed after a trio of key donors stepped into save David Letele's south Auckland food bank. The Butter Bean food bank has… Audio
Seven people hospitalised after drinking cocktails at Fiji resort
Fijian authorities are scrambling to find out what led to seven people falling ill after drinking cocktails at a five-star resort on Saturday afternoon. All were taken to hospital where their… Audio
How can people cut down on food waste?
Food waste is a massive issue, it's estimated up to a third of all food is lost or wasted globally. A recent survey by social group Love Food Hate Waste found 42 percent of left overs aren't used… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 December 2024
In today's episode, several people, including four Australians and one American are in hospital in Fiji with suspected alcohol poisoning, critics are questioning a trip to China by more than 30 police… Audio
Food prices drop by 0.1 percent
Food prices dropped between October and November, but only by 0.1 percent. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio
Some Auckland foodbanks may close due to funding cuts
Some of Auckland's largest foodbanks are warning they may need to close or significantly reduce food parcels after the government indicated it will not fund them next year. Amy Williams filed this… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
The countdown is on to the big Fruit of the Year announcement - Glenn Forsyth is only just keeping it together. Honestly. Audio
There is a right way to pack your chilly bin
Don't want to squash the cheese? Seen snags swim in a puddle of water at the bottom? Here's how to get it right.
The Wellington chef creating hundreds of gourmet dinners with rescued food
As head chef at Wellington community restaurant Everybody Eats, Alicia Mendez designs a new three-course dinner menu each day using food saved from the landfill. Audio
Everybody Eats: Feeding Bellies not Bins
Alicia Mendez is the head chef of Everybody Eats Wellington, a pay-as-you-can community restaurant on a mission to feed bellies not bins. Video, Audio
