Food
A twist on a French classic: Poires Belle Helene
Yellow Brick Road's Martin Bosley shares his recipe for Poires Belle Helene. The classic French dessert was invented in the 1800s, Martin explains why it's stood the test of time. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 18 July 2025
In today's episode, A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop; Fonterra is pleased to see… Audio
Canned corned beef: How do you like it?
We dip into the debate about which canned corned beef is best - Palm or Pacific. RNZ Tahi's So'omalo Iteni Schwalger shares his love of corned beef whatever the style. Audio
The Christchurch bar named best in Australasia
This week Christchurch's 'Cellar Door' was named Australasia's best wine bar, by 'World of Fine Wine Magazine'. Whie that's great news, in even better news it means the bar goes on to represent the… Audio
The hunt is on for the best mousse in Aotearoa
Chef Peter Gordon joins Jesse to talk about a new competition called Mousse Masters, and what makes a good chocolate mousse. Audio
New Zealand reaches deal with Canada in long-running dairy trade dispute
The deal is expected to deliver up to $157 million to New Zealand dairy exporters. Audio
How do you choose New Zealand's best whisky?
Do you like a peaty pour, a spicy scotch, or a smoky sip? Neat or on the rocks?
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 July 2025
In today's episode, a South Auckland principal is warning that a third of teenagers in communities like his could leave school with no qualifications; New Zealand wine brand Villa Maria putting cancer… Audio
NZ's best whiskies and gins on display at Spirit Awards
An afternoon of tasting whisky might sound like fun to many people, but it's a serious business at the New Zealand Spirit Awards in Wellington. Ellen O'Dwyer went along to find out what it involves. Audio
Is there beef over canned corned beef?
It's one of the key ingredients you'll find at everything from birthdays to weddings - so why are some turning their back on it?
Butter prices 120 percent higher than 10 years ago
They're being called blocks of yellow gold, and whether that be cheese or butter - they're getting most of the blame for blowing out the weekly food budget. Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Richard Warwick
Controversy at the produce markets with a vegetable named Fruit of the Week! Associate Minister Richard Warwick explains Audio
A turn off or 'offally' good? The forgotten food on the cusp of a comeback
It was revealed earlier this week offal mince had been used for some of the meals in the government's revamped school lunch programme. Audio
The Panel with Holly Bennett and David Farrar Part 2
Is it time to consider raising GST from 15% to 18%? Tax expert Terry Baucher joins the panel to explain, before Tane Hawkins of Taranaki explains the secret to the success of his award-winning home… Audio
How do we safely prepare chicken?
How long should your chicken be on the barbecue for? And is the chopping board good to go after rinsing with just hot water?
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17th July 2025
In today's episode, retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough; A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and… Audio
Find out how seaweed could prevent global famine
A new study from the University of Canterbury has shown that seaweed could potentially avert a significant number of deaths from starvation in the future. Audio
What's all the fuss about ‘fibre goals’? And how can you meet yours?
Foods high in fibre are among the healthiest we can eat.
Easy Eats: Spanish-inspired meatballs w/ chilli, chickpea and spinach sauce
Kelly Gibney talks through her divine sounding meatball recipe. She says the meatballs stay incredibly moist and tender with the addition of grated carrot. Chickpeas are an economical addition to the… Audio
