Food
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 January
While parts of the country experienced scorching temperatures yesterday, other areas were hit with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Napier almost broke a near 50-year record, reaching 36 degrees… Audio
Your dog's dinner could be worse for the planet than your own
Cutting down on meat helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with agriculture. But what about the meat that our pet dogs eat?
New supermarket giving Christchurch locals an alternative
The owner of a new supermarket in Christchurch says sales in the first three days were more than double what they expected. Ethan Vickery and his father Shane opened Kai Co to give shoppers an… Audio
Cider's forgotten, ancient history
Dr Trevor Fitzjohn is the owner of Teepee Cider, a boutique, traditional method cider orchard and producer in the Wairarapa. A retired history-lover with a personal library of over 1,000 rare books… Audio
Hot day, cold treat
As it heats up around the country, we'll head to Hastings, where temperatures are expected to reach a whopping 38-degrees celsius! Emile and Bonnie will be checking in with Vaughan Currie from Rush… Audio
The three spices that will elevate your BBQ game
It's summer and that means it's BBQ season. Bonnie's getting some tips from one of the best in the world; seven-times world BBQ champion Melissa Cookston. Melissa, who is from Mississippi, is also the… Audio
Butter, margarine or nut spreads: which is best?
Some spreads have a bad rap, but used in the right way, they all have their place, say experts.
Chasing delicious (and unusual) food around the world as a job
From uterus tacos to torpedo soup, Thomas and Sheena Southam have eaten some unusual dishes - all in the name of discovering the best authentic local cuisine.
Movement of produce restricted after fruit fly found
A biosecurity response is underway in Auckland after a single male Queensland fruit fly was found on Wednesday morning.
Chasing a Plate: Thomas and Sheena Southam
Thomas and Sheena Southam travel the world in search of the best food on the planet. The adventurous pair have accumulated over 30 million views across their YouTube channel, Chasing a Plate, where… Audio
Kennedy flips US food pyramid with new dietary guidelines
The latest update puts meats, cheese and vegetables in the widest part at the top, flipping a longstanding visual of the US diet.
Infant baby formula recalled over possible toxins
A brand of infant formula is being recalled over possible toxins, the Ministry of Primary Industries has announced.
Toxin risk forces Nestlé to recall infant formula in 25 countries
Possible contamination with a toxin has forced Nestle to recall products across much of Europe.
Is January too early for hot cross buns?
Woolworths sold more than 1.7 million hot cross buns last Easter - and that demand has them back on shelves just days after Christmas. RNZ's Life Editor Lucy Corrie spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
The meal base that can turn a foodbank parcel into a one-pot meal
The Food Network says it's a concept that has been successful with foodbanks in Australia.
Sushi chain pays $5.6m for one bluefin tuna
A Japanese sushi restaurant bid 510 million yen for a bluefin tuna, the highest-ever price paid at the annual New Year auction at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market.
The most popular recipe we served up this year
Whether it was curried sausages or Christmas cake, chicken soup or spicy dhal, cozy comfort food was the big trend in 2025.
'The generosity is amazing' - Tucking in the Christmas spirit
The Rimutaka Lions Club's annual Christmas lunch today is a tradition running for nearly four decades.
Christmas gift ideas with Alice Taylor
Alice Taylor is joining Bryan across the week to give yummy and simple Christmas gift ideas. Today it's simple brownies and garlic oil. Check out Alice's popular Instagram for more festive… Audio
Cheese shop owner 'devastated' as discarded product resold
The owner of a cheese company whose discarded product was stolen from a Waikato landfill and resold is worried the situation will damage their reputation.
