Food
Govt failing NZ's most vulnerable says economist
An economist says the government is failing our most vulnerable people, with the country depending on the now struggling food bank industry. University of Auckland economist and founding member of… Audio
Avocado oil butter spread takes top award at 2024 Food Awards
The supreme winner at the 2024 Food Awards was an alternative butter spread made from pure avocado oil - Vutter Avo Spreadable by Feliz Wholefoods. Judge Kay McMath spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Foodbanks struggle to stay afloat
Many struggling foodbanks fear they could also be forced to turn away families in need, as the high-profile Auckland Buttabean Motivation foodbank run by David Letele prepares to close. Mr Letele says… Audio
Samoans advised not to eat fish caught near Manawanui
Samoa's Marine Pollution Advisory Committee has warned people not to eat fish caught near where the HMNZS ran aground. RNZ's Louise Ternouth is in Samoa and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's all about the fruit of the week.. what will it be? Only Glenn Forsyth knows for sure.. Hint: NZ Strawberries - FotW!! Audio
Feeding the arts in Christchurch
The Detail: Historic arts precinct or drive-through takeaways? Inside the very Christchurch fight over food trucks.
Christchurch's furious food fight
Historic arts precinct or drive-through takeaways? The very Christchurch fight over food trucks. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 10 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Mark Leishman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show and producer Jose Barbosa discusses spicy food: is it all in your head? Audio
Legendary restaurateur stirs the pot with new memoir
Offal, stolen recipes, celebrities and clandestine affairs - Auckland restaurateur Tony Astle shares nearly 50 years' worth of juicy morsels in his new memoir. Audio
'Kai connects people' - Putting Māori cuisine on the map
A wahine Māori is putting a spotlight on traditional Māori kai and hopes to inspire the next generation to "give it a crack".
Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Rustic CAN Spaghetti & Meatball cups
This delicious and easy recipe is a great dinner hack. Audio
International acclaim for local chocolate
Bean-to Bar chocolate maker Foundry Chocolate has won a Best in Show Award at the North West Chocolate Festival. Audio
Fame, fortune and food: Tony Astle
For decades it was the place in New Zealand to be wined, dined...and seen. Antoine's was a fine dining restaurant in the heart of Auckland's Parnell run by chef Tony Astle and his wife Beth. Audio
Hospitality 'robot revolution' off to slow start
Robots have been serving customers in New Zealand for about two years, but businesses say the rudimentary and expensive technology can't replace human staff. Felix Walton has more. Audio
