Food
Wellington man creates app to help find the best pies
Matt Carkeek is on a mission to save Kiwis from bad pies.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the… Audio
Miso soup can be made in space in 30 days
Scientists have found that miso soup can be made in space in just 30 days but it has a different taste than if it was slowly fermented here on earth. Japanese cuisine specialist chef Yoshi Kaburaki… Audio
Wellington man creates pie rating app
Wellington man Matt Carkeek is trying to save his fellow pie fans from that fate with an app that lets users rate their pies. Carkeek spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Hawke's Bay butcher places third in international comp
A soon-to-be butcher from Waipawa Butchery in the Hawke's Bay has placed third in the World Champion Butcher Apprentice competition in Paris this week. Rhys Tamanui spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Govt Ministers lobbied by infant formula companies
An RNZ investigation has found senior ministers were extensively lobbied by a handful of infant formula companies in the months leading up to the government deciding to ditch tougher rules for how… Audio
Easy Eats: Tofu and Black Bean Enchiladas
Kelly Gibney brings the goods with this tasty and nutritious dinner. Audio
Ponsonby Road's KOL added to Auckland restaurant closures
Owners Sid and Chand Sahrawat will serve their last meals on Mother's Day before turning the tandoor-inspired spot into an "incubation" space.
Low wage working parents trying to provide healthy lunches
Low wage earners are struggling to feed their kids in the wake of cuts to the school lunch programme - Ke-Xin Li has the story Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why do we cook food?
Associate professor in the department of food science at the University of Otago, Dr Graham Eyres, joins Nights to explain. Audio
A life-long passion for making fine cheese
Gabrielle Kervella, now in her 80s, fell in love with cheese making on annual visits to South West France to visit her husband's parents.
Dining out should be considered a luxury, says owner of closed restaurant
A Wellington restaurant owner who closed the doors for the final time this weekend believes meals are underpriced. Audio
New school lunches don't give kids enough energy, failing nutrition standards - report
The the energy levels in the School Lunch Collective meals were significantly less than those analysed in 2022 under the old system.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 31 March 2025
On today's episode, the government says it's keeping all options open to shake up the supermarket sector, UN organisations are pleading for more aid and ground support in Myanmar following Friday's… Audio
