Food
Is it true foods with a short ingredient list are healthier?
While it can work as a good rule of thumb, there's more to nutrition.
Restaurant serves a boil up for Wellington on a plate
Patrons at a restaurant in the heart of Wellington were served up the classic marae meal of boil up last night as part of the Wellington on a Plate festival. Pokere Paewai went along for a taste. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Glenn Forsyth is knee deep in the citrus season, and brings a bag of pears to the party - hint hint...Fruit of the Week.. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 7th August 2025
In today's episode, Maori are being warned to be vigilant as online gambling sites use fake names and photos to lure people in; An emergency doctor says there will be serious consequences for patient… Audio
Creating sustainable potato chips
Samantha Baldwin, Science Group Leader at Plant & Food Research, is nominated for the AJ Park Commercialisation Impact Award for a new variety of potatoes. Audio
How necessary is added protein to food?
Food companies are rushing to push protein products, but do we really need all this added protein? Registered nutritionist Jan Hales spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Sports News for 7 August 2025
Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner is confident Jacob Duffy can transfer his white ball form into the test arena. Audio
What's with all the added protein in food? Is it necessary?
Food companies are rushing to create new high-protein products.
Easy Eats: Lamb Neck Stew
Lamb neck chops are an inexpensive and absolutely delicious cut of meat. They are rich and tender when slow cooked. Using the slow cooker means this meal can come together while you're at work. A… Audio
There's a new type of avocado growing in New Zealand
The creamy, nutty 'Harricado' is being grown around New Zealand and is a hardy fruit that can withstand frost.
Harricado - a new varietal of avocado, grown in Nelson
Imagine being lucky enough to not only buy a property with an established avocado tree but to discover that it was a little bit ... well ... special. Audio
The savvy students growing, hunting and gathering
Otago students are saving hundreds by growing, hunting and gathering their kai. RNZ podcast Thrift paid a visit to a Dunedin flat.
Savvy Students: Prize Garden
We visit what might just be the best student flat garden in Dunedin. Katy Gosset meets the hunting, fishing lads who can also grow a mean cauliflower. She checks out their award-winning vege plot and… Audio
