Food
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 19th August 2025
In today's episode, Donald Trump hopes there will be a chance for a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a meeting… Audio
The best restaurant in New Zealand
The winner was among six restaurants that scored the highest at the Good Food Awards and also took the coveted restaurant of the year title.
'Old bread is not hard, having no bread is'
The wartime values instilled by his father still hold a special place for master baker Meinolf Kraeling.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 19 August 2025
In today's episode, the government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds; Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Donald… Audio
Samoan restaurant awarded three hats at Cuisine Food Awards
Awards have been dished out to the country's top restaurants and chefs, at the Cuisine Food Awards. Samoan restaurant "Tala" in Parnell Auckland has achieved a three hat rating. Owner Henry Onesemo… Audio
Supermarket basics cost increase putting squeeze on budgets
If you've popped to the shops recently for a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread, chances are you paid a lot more for these basics than you might have even a year ago. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Audio
Stainless steel, cast iron, or non-stick? Choosing the best cookware surface
Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to upgrade or replace cookware, you might be wondering what surface is best.
Mince price rises nearly 20 percent in year
Stats NZ says groceries, especially dairy and meat, drove a 5 percent annual increase, with mince up nearly 20 percent. Cibus Catering managing director Peter Kennet spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Feeding A Crowd
How do you feed a lot of people for not much money? Who better to ask than the folk at The Bowling Club, a Dunedin community eatery that serves up 700 low-cost meals every day. They've got cheap bulk… Audio
Here Now: Baking Bread with Meinolf Kraeling
We've got something for carb lovers now, this week's Here Now is focused on breaking bread, putting bakers in the spotlight. Today's edition sees master baker Meinolf Kraeling in conversation with… Audio
The Hungry Cook Olivia Galletly on her tried and true home favourites
Olivia Galletly started out as a graphic designer - but quickly realised the gig wasn't for her and that designing recipes was more her style. Audio
'Cheap and realistic': How Alice Taylor became a cooking star
"So much of what's online is so perfect, it does feel like this really strong contrast… Showing normality is super important."
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
Can I eat instant noodles every day?
While instant noodles offer comfort, their nutritional value has room for improvement. But you can upgrade them.
Food prices increase five percent over past 12 months
The price of food has increased five percent over the past 12 months, the latest figures released by Stats NZ show, leaving families struggling to put basics on the table. Westpac economist Satish… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's all about potatoes with Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. And for a potato goodness recipe: https://www.wilcoxgoodness.co.nz/recipe/tex-mex-mince Audio
Breaking Bread 1
This one's for the carb connoisseurs amongst us - Breaking Bread features our community's beloved bakers and in this first part, master baker Meinolf Kraeling is in conversation with Kadambari… Audio
Alice Taylor: making delicious, no-frills food
Chef and writer Alice Taylor has grown her Instagram following from 40,000 to over 300,000. The secret ingredient? Authenticity. Audio
New Zealand cleans up at best spirit awards
New Zealand distilleries beat more than 550 from around the world to win a haul of trophies.
Alice Taylor shares her recipe for orange and yoghurt cake
Alice Taylor from 'Alice Taylor Eats' is here with her take on an Orange and Yogurt Cake. Audio
