ListenerListenerLifeChef Thomas Straker defies ‘bad boy’ reputation to opt for healthier alternatives Three recipes from 'Food You Want to Eat' embraces the benefits of olive oil. 16 May 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeWeekend wine guide: Experience counts for Greywacke winemakersHaving a Cloud follow him has done no harm to a storied Marlborough winemaker. 15 May 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeSimply Veg: Amber Bremner’s plant-based appetizers sure to be crowd pleasersFrom blogging to a cookbook, Hamilton's Amber Bremner highlights plant-based cooking.09 May 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeWant to give your brain a workout? Try tasting wineA sip of wine gives your cognitive functioning a thorough drill, suggests Michael Cooper.09 May 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifePâtisserie made simple: Wellington pastry chef Maxine Scheckter’s decadent sweet treats Achieve the wow factor with these recipes - and a surprise ingredient or two.02 May 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeWeekend wine guide: 50 not outAustrian winemaker Hermann Seifried marks a production milestone at his Nelson vineyard.01 May 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthWhy magnesium matters for health more than you thinkThe vital mineral multitasking on your behalf – but can it stop chocolate cravings?30 Apr 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeHola, España: A taste of Spain from food writer Jo WilcoxNZ photographer Melanie Jenkins provides the stunning images for the recipe book.25 Apr 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeBumper weekend wine guide: The best pinot gris Pinot gris has quickly become one of New Zealand's favourite wines.23 Apr 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeIn the slow lane: Comfort food for long weekendsOlivia Andrews, from Australian meal-kit service Marley Spoon, delivers hearty dinners.18 Apr 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeWeekend wine guide: Felton Road winemaker on the secret of its successThe wine industry is in global decline but here, Felton Road swims against the tide.16 Apr 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthDining in the dark: How outdated nutrition data is undermining public healthPublic health and food industry in unlikely alliance on urgent need for nutrition survey.14 Apr 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthChocolate’s hidden benefits break the “bad” food mythEaster chocolate guilt-free - the sweet truth about our favourite treat.13 Apr 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeMake the most of autumn harvest bounty with Alex Elliott-Howery’s classic recipesFrom Sydney food community Cornersmith, recipes for pickles, chutneys and relishes.11 Apr 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeWeekend wine guide: Villa Maria flies highAn airline-only Villa Maria selection and new entries from established favourites.10 Apr 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthThree questions you need to ask before taking TikTok food adviceThere are far more reliable ways to healthy eating than any trending hashtag.05 Apr 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeWeekend wine guide: We have beer on tap, so why not wine?‘Greener’ wines come in a keg, with research showing it reduces the carbon footprint.03 Apr 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthCan fish and chips ever be good for you?Just how does this from deep-fried treat stack up from a nutrition perspective.02 Apr 04:05 PM
ListenerListenerLifeTaste of home: Taupō's Vanya Insull produces a new book devoted to comfort foodTasty, warming recipes from the bestselling VJ Cooks.28 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeBumper weekend wine guide: Chardonnay rulesApple and lemon or peach and apricot – whichever you choose there’s a chardonnay to suit.27 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeUK food writer Michael Zee on celebrating breakfast Chinese-styleRecipes for red oil dumplings, spring onion pancakes and taro-filled biscuit sandwiches.21 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeWeekend wine guide: Hunter’s runExperience shows in the wines coming from Marlborough’s oldest producer.20 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthWhy it’s time to stop seeing food as the enemy and treat it as a source of joyThe real secret to health isn’t avoiding cake but making peace with it.19 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeMove over, microwaves: Jamie Oliver’s simple air fryer recipesJamie Oliver bows to public affection for air fryers with three simple recipes.14 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifePutting our wines to the test: NZ’s Bordeaux-style reds versus the French region’s winesIn a blind tasting, how well do our Bordeaux-style reds compare with the originals?13 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifePickle your fancy: How to make delicious and creative preserves from homeLongtime Hamilton cookbook writer Rowan Bishop turns her attention to tasty preserves.07 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeWeekend wine guide: Te Mata Estate bounces back after Cyclone Gabrielle devastationPainstaking work has allowed Te Mata to harvest its finest cabernet sauvignon.06 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealthAre seed oils really harming our health and causing colorectal cancer?Long thought to be healthy, seed oils are now being linked to cancer and inflammation.05 Mar 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeA feast with frozen peas? New cookbook makes the most of common vegetableBritish food editor Samuel Goldsmith takes the humble pea to new heights.28 Feb 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeBumper weekend wine guide: Time for a changeWhite wine doesn't begin and end with chardonnay or sauvignon blanc, so try something new.27 Feb 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeA bite of Venice: The Floating City’s cult recipesItalian-born chef Laura Zavan has collected 100 recipes from the Floating City.21 Feb 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeWeekend wine guide: Six of the bestLocal drops offer comparatively fine value.20 Feb 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerHealth9 warning signs it’s a fad diet, not a healthy eating planFad diets are everywhere, offering quick fixes and bold promises to transform your life.19 Feb 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerLifeIndian express: Food writer Anjula Devi’s fast everyday dishesAnjula Devi's new book features 90 dishes that can be made in under 15 minutes.14 Feb 04:00 PM