Food
Raw fruit juice brand's entire product line recalled
Kiwis are being warned to avoid a raw fruit juice brand potentially operating without proper food safety controls.
Some businesses spend years accumulating the perfect ambience
Music is probably one of the last things you'd pay attention to when out for a meal or drink - but it can make or break the whole experience.
We've all been to a restaurant or bar where the music is… Audio
Easy Eats: A winning way with a bachelor's handbag
If you love the convenience of a store-bought barbecued chook (aka a 'bachelor's handbag) but struggle to know what to do with it beyond stuffing it in a roll, Sam Parish is here to help. Audio
Nadia Lim's Farm season two released
Nadia Lim's Farm series is back for a second season offering a peek behind the scenes into the life she's built after leaving the city for Royalburn Station. Audio
Midday Rural News for 3 April 2024
Dairy giant Fonterra claims it has a strong pipeline of suppliers from its competitor Synlait wanting to return to the co-op - amid turbulent financial times for the specialty milk producer.
Monique… Audio
Too hard basket: Some Aucklanders not using food scraps bin
It's been nearly nearly six months since the roll out of the green food waste bin was completed in Auckland. Food scraps in landfills make a lot of methane and CO2 which are harmful greenhouse gases… Audio
Easy Eats: Curry Udon Noodles with Barbecued Chicken
Recipe by Sam Parish
From Afternoons on Wednesday 3 April 2024
From Speyside to Reefton: Scotch whisky expert Gareth Morgan
Gareth Morgan has been behind some of the finest whiskies in Scotland. His new challenge is on the West Coast of the South Island. Audio
Freeze chicken, remove skin: Expert's top tips for avoiding deadly campylobacter
Chicken is riskier than other meats - but why? And how well does it really need to be cooked? Here are the answers. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why is it so important to cook chicken properly?
Why don't we have the same health concerns when cooking other meats? Professor of food safety Steve Flint explains all. Audio
Food insecurity a daily issue in communities across Auckland
People who only just had their heads above water, are now slowly drowning, according to a community leader. David Letele has recently had to cull the number of families receiving food parcels from his… Audio
Midday Rural News for 2 April 2024
The country's largest meat processor and marketer, Silver Fern Farms, has just reported a net loss after tax of $24.4 million for the 2023 financial year.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But how do you know they're still safe to eat?
Plabita Florence’s Feijoa Sherbet
Plabita Florence is one of Auckland's best chefs. Her restaurant Forest was awarded one hat in the 2021/22 Cuisine Magazine Good Food Awards. This year Cuisine also named her one the 50 most inspiring… Audio
Baron Hasselhoff's: the art and craft of great chocolate
For many, Easter means chocolate. And for chocolate makers Easter is one of the busiest times of year. Susie pops in to Baron Hasselhoff's chocolate boutique in Wellington to catch up with "chief… Audio
Listeria fears prompt recall of Matakana salmon products
Two salmon products are being recalled over fears they could be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can be especially dangerous to vulnerable groups and during pregnancy.
Gen Z say yes to snacks instead of three square meals
Kiwis aged 26 and under are ditching breakfast, lunch and dinner in favour of snacking throughout the day, a new study says.
Champion brewery 8 Wired up for sale
Owner and head brewer, Søren Eriksen, said the decision to put the brewery up for sale was not an easy one.
10 great bakes for Easter weekend
Got a long wet weekend stretching out before you? There's no better time to get your bake on with these treats from RNZ's recipe collection.
