Drinks
Pacific countries leading the way on sugary drink taxes
When it comes to taxing sugary drinks our Pacific neighbours are leading the way. Otago University led research on the issue found that three quarters of jurisdictions have a tax on the drinks in a… Audio
Are diet fizzy drinks any better than the original?
Dr Simon Thornley, co-spokesperson for the advocacy group FIZZ joins The Panel to discuss a recent study. Audio
Sugar labelling coming to Australia?
Australia is considering "added sugar" labelling for sugary drinks which would force manufacturers to acknowledge how much sugar, measured in teaspoons, on the drinks' labels. Audio
Auckland bar moves to become R22
Popular Ponsonby bar Longroom says it recommends people only 22 and older frequent its bar, as younger people change the atmosphere. Audio
Water, water, everywhere: the global thirst for bottled water
Birch water, canned water, electrolyte-enhanced water, children specific agua...the global market for H20 is going off! And even if you aren't thirsty the marketers will make sure there's a water to… Audio
Milo
The change to the Milo recipe has predictably caused outrage. It's either outrage now or else people are stunned. In this case it's outrage. But in fact a lot of people also seem to prefer the new… Audio
Milo drinkers angry about different Milo taste
It's not the difference Milo makes, but a different Milo taste that's grabbing the attention of fans of the malty milk drink. Audio
Ginger Beer
Making ginger beer the old fashioned way, using a live bug. With Rebecca Hardie Boys and George Rose of Hardie Boys Beverages. Audio
Te Kupu o te Wiki: Inu - Drink
The Māori word of the week is: inu - drink. He inu māu? Would you like a drink? Audio
Mountain Moonshine Mulled Wine
Recipe by Michael Barker
From Nine To Noon on Monday 15 September 2014
Kitty's Ginger Crunch Tea
Recipe by Kitty Hart
From Nine To Noon on Monday 18 August 2014
Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa
Recipe by Roman Jewell
From Nine To Noon on Monday 11 August 2014
Salted Peanut Butter Smoothie
Recipe by Roman Jewell
From Nine To Noon on Monday 14 July 2014
Mulberry street - aperitif drink
Recipe by Joseph Slater
From Nine To Noon on Monday 10 March 2014
Strawberry Shake
Recipe by Mariana Floroiu
From Spiritual Outlook on Sunday 24 November 2013