Food
Why would you open an eatery in a cost of living crisis?
While plenty of places have been forced to shutter, there are 'risk takers' in hospo giving it a crack. Nicky Park and Jogai Bhatt talk to some of them.
Cracking up - Athletes report eggs shortage in village
Competitors argue the amount of eggs and grilled meats on offer is insufficient.
Baked meatballs with Feta
Today Julie Biuso shares a tasty dish for a quick weeknight meal. Audio
The iconic Wellington restaurants and cafés that have closed
Wellington's eating and drinking scene has significantly changed over the past few years.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Winter veges are in full supply - as are pineapples from Costa Rica (Fruit of the Week!) - Glenn Forsyth updates us from the fresh produce markets Audio
How do you judge the best pie in New Zealand?
"You feel a little uncomfortable for sure by the end of the day," said pro judge Tracey Bartlett. After today, she won't touch a pie for weeks.
Midsomer Murders, minus the murders? The milk bottle mystery baffling a town
As residents wake to another cold morning, a silent figure slips into the mist, leaving just one clue.
The winner of the best bacon and ham in NZ is crowned
If you're a pork eater, it's hard to fathom that bacon - and its cold-cut cousin ham - can be judged on a scale. Isn't it all a salty, fatty dream? Audio
Cameron Harrison Butchery is Supreme Bacon winner
Upper Hutt's Cameron Harrison Butchery took out the big prize at last night's Bacon Awards - Jimmy Ellingham talked with owner/butcher Rob Cameron Audio
Bid to trademark basmati rice in New Zealand rejected
Trademark attorney Rebecca Jones explains the latest food to be denied trademark protection. Audio
The 19-year-old running his own takeout business
Geoffrey Yew started Fan Tong takeout in November 2023, and from Wednesday to Sunday every week, you can find him taking customers' orders as well as running the kitchen. Audio
Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Buttery Gochujang Noodles
Today Sam shares a recipe using a very much 'in' ingredient right now, gochujang paste. She's using the rich flavour packed Korean fermented condiment to make a tasty noodle dish. Audio
Easy Eats: Buttery Gochujang Noodles
Recipe by Sam Parish
From Afternoons on Wednesday 24 July 2024