Food
How to cut down on trans fats if cooking from scratch isn’t an option
Trans fats don't just act like saturated fats in foods. They also act like saturated fats in the body, raising LDL cholesterol and causing inflammation.
Microplastics found in one-third of surveyed Pacific Island fish
The scale of contamination varied significantly across locations however, and the researchers warned against "alarmist" interpretations.
The Pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman and producer Jose Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Easy Eats: Kelly Gibney's Green Tart
Kelly Gibney is back with her first Easy Eats recipe for 2026. The recipe is here! A few shortcuts like store-bought pastry and frozen spinach make this beautiful tart come together quickly on a… Audio
Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on 'The Great British Bake Off'
The celebrity chef will join the popular cooking show as a judge, replacing the departing Prue Leith.
Cost of living adding to problem of illicit meat consumption - charity
There's also a claim food safety rules disproportionately affect Pasifika and other migrant communities. Audio
Eating non-regulated meat could be dangerous for Pasifika
Tongan community leader and former food safety regulator Melino Maka voices concern over non-regulated meat. Audio
HUHA reacts to horse meat being eaten in NZ
In the aftermath of yesterday's horse pie story, we asked Carolyn Press McKenzie from HUHA talked about other "alternate meats" and the legalities of consuming them. Audio
Dried pasta made in South Wairarapa
Making the most of the locally grown wheat was the driving force behind Monty and Sons, which uses duram wheat grown by the Wairarapa Grains Collective. Audio
Tongan delicacy Lo'i Hoosi pies briefly available in Sth AK
Ross McNaughton went to pick up a few horse pies for the team - but discovered they'd been pulled form sale - he found out why. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth says it's still summer despite the awful weather. Audio
A recipe for chocolate cake you can have every day
Rachel Riggs' signature unfussy cake asks for just one bowl, a single whisk and 10 minutes to get the oven ready. The result is a chocolate dessert that contains 18 grams of protein per slice.
Peter Gordon's new horizon
Chef Peter Gordon joins Summer Times to talk about his experiences in East Timor. Audio
What makes a good bakery pie?
Tim Provise joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams on the show to dissect his favourite bakeries from Aotearoa and around the world. Audio
Rollers Bakery steps into the pie arena
Nestled in Northcote, Rollers Bakery crafts dreamy pies and pastries, and they join the show today to discuss all things baked. Audio
Al Brown gives a tour of his favourite kiwi bakeries
Restaurateur and businessman Al Brown joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams on the show to take them on a tour of his favourite bakeries in Aotearoa, and if they ask nicely, he might share a little… Audio
Saveloys out, spinach in: Here's how our spending habits have changed
If you think about what you - or your parents - were spending your money on 30 years ago, it might be quite different to how you spend it now. Audio
Gretta Carney of Hapi Organic Cafe & Maara
Hapi Organic Cafe & Maara Co-owner Gretta Carney joins the show to share about their simple philosophy – food is medicine and medicine is food. Audio
Food brain behind Ada launches new offering
Fran Mazza and her husband Aaron Carson are the masterminds behind award-winning Grey Lynn restaurant Ada. They also established the iconic Winona Forever in Parnell, Barbarinos in Avondale and Sugar… Audio
How much do teenage boys really need to eat?
Bowls of Weet-Bix. Loaves of bread. Packs of noodles. Is it actually necessary?
