Food
Public enter ballot for hangi dinner at Government House
Governor-General Cindy Kiro hosts a Matariki celebration at Government House today, Hangi master Rewi Spraggon took a break from the preparation to talk with Nathan Rarere Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir Part 2
This half hour the panel hears from a Wellington bar owner who's refusing to get rid of a parklet, and a new pub crawl on wheels in Hamilton. Audio
School makes thousands off butter fundraiser
The price of butter has seen a number of schools ditch traditional fundraisers in favour of selling blocks of butter instead. Westgold has been supplying the 250 gram blocks which go for $4, and… Audio
Speedy cracked pepper roast chicken w/ super greens stuffing
Gretchen Lowe's take on her mum's slow-roast classic uses a faster, high-heat method for crispier skin and a fresh, vibrant parsley stuffing to balance the richness. Audio
What is 'perpetual stew' and is it safe to eat?
Would you eat a stew that has been cooking for days, weeks or even months?
Where to next, for the Kiwi economy
Food prices have risen at their highest rate in 18 months, and inflation is heading towards the top of the Reserve Bank's 3 per cent target. Audio
Fire at New World Victoria Park extinguished
The blaze at New World Victoria Park has been extinguished while five Fire and Emergency crews remained on Tuesday night to deal with hotspots. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Phil Larcombe… Audio
Which eateries made Auckland's best food list?
The fifth annual 'Iconic Auckland Eats' list has whittled down 3109 submissions to a selection of 100 local restaurants.
A mid winter feast 10,000 years in the making
The menu has been reimagined through the contemporary lens that head chef Max Gordy has become known for. He spoke to Jesse. Audio
Discovering the superpower of cranberries - on the West Coast
Owners and operators of the country's only commercial cranberry farm, artist Kate Buckley and farmer Kevin MacGregor share how a native North American berry came to be thriving on New Zealand's west… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Minister of Fruit and Veggies joins First Up for his only appearance this Matariki week Audio
Good Bitches Baking: New cookbook pays homage to family
Good Bitches are still baking across the country and the collective has just released its third cookbook Familiar Foods. But it's not the classics you may be imagining but rather family recipes; some… Audio
Are Vegetarians more power hungry than meat eaters?
A study has shown the perception of a peace-loving vegetarian may be due for revision. Professor John Nezlek explains the difference in values between those who eat meat and those who do not. Audio
Can you pick a wine based on the animal on the label?
Picking a bottle of wine can be fraught, but could the winemaker's choice of animal imagery tell us anything about the wine's quality or value, or both?
