Food
Britain's version of Tim Tam can't be called chocolate
"The Penguin" is now labelled "chocolate flavoured" because it no longer meets the definition.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth brings you his Fruit of the Week. Capsicum. But not the green ones. Audio
Fonterra sale won't make difference to consumers - experts
Farmer shareholders have voted in favour of a $4.2 billion sale of the dairy giant's consumer brands, Mainland and Anchor, to a French company.
Farmers' backing of Fonterra brands' sale carefully considered - chair
A move to sell the Mainland, Kāpiti and Anchor brands to a French firm for $4.2 billion will bring long-term benefits to farmers, the co-op council chair says. Audio
The chefs taking food allergies seriously
On Friday the 28th of November five of our finest chefs will join forces as part of the Chef's Health & Allergy Awareness Kai event. They'll present a six-course Pasifika-inspired, plant-based menu… Audio
Easy Eats: Olivia Galletly aka The Hungry Cook
Our regular Easy Eats contributor Kelly Gibney is away so we've got the talented Olivia Galletly also known as The Hungry Cook, joining us. Today she's sharing her recipe for Cheats Ricotta & Leek… Audio
Do Halloween treats hype kids up?
How to make sure you (all) get a good night's sleep after all the spooky sweets.
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Queen Shirl'e
Queen Shirl'e is an Auckland-based hip hop artist and community leader known for for founding the Queen Shirl'e Academy, where she helps young people thrive. Audio
Chef Del Holland's kitchen tips + the "Best Ever" Chocolate cake
Chef Del Holland shares her tips for making a proper risotto, what to do with sourdough discard (no you don't have to just throw it out), and a recipe for the ''best chocolate cake ever'. Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Hare George and Rudy Alejandro
Live from the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival, Mihi speaks with local foodies Hare George and Rudy Alejandro from The Slush Truck. Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Aroha Harris
Aroha Harris is a history lecturer at Auckland University, she shares the story of the Marmaduke Nixon monument in the Auckland suburb of Ōtāhuhu. Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Aute Neli
Mihi is reporting live from the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival throughout the morning. She speaks with Aute Neli from Kiwi Tucker Mussel Fritters. Audio
Recipe for Murder: inside the mushroom trial
The trial of Erin Patterson captured headlines around the world. 'Recipe for Murder' provides insights into the woman herself and how she was caught. Audio
Organising the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival
If you are in Tāmaki Makaurau today, you might want to head out to the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival - the country's largest. Audio
The Pre-Panel for Friday 24 October 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show. Audio
Food: The art of a great sandwich
Yellow Brick Road's Martin Bosley joins Jesse to share his avocado and prawn Sandwich with tahini ginger dressing. He says it's a well-mannered and truly pretty sandwich, all subtle pinks and greens… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Glenn Forsyth, our Minister of Fruit and Veg delivers the nation his Fruit of the Week - NZ Strawberries Audio
The case for home economics in school
In the proposed high school curriculum, home economics would cease to be a stand-alone subject and instead be taught within health. Home economics teacher Tina Williams joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Why cook Dazza Jarrett says he is "more than pies"
Chef Darren Jarrett reveals he's much more than that in his soon-to-be-released cookbook. Audio
