Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future.

Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve food security issues - and potentially help the nation's forestry slash problems.

The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a history of huhu consumption in New Zealand, with Māori confirming the grubs are safe for consumption. 

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Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future.
Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve food security issues - and potentially help the nation's forestry slash problems.
The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a history of huhu consumption in New Zealand, with Māori confirming the grubs are safe for consumption. 
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on huhu grub farming gaining more interest (1)

Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose significant reform for the NHS.

A new report revealed ballooning wait times, delays in getting urgent medical treatment and cancer care and rising costs are harming public health - and costing lives.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Starmer claims the health system needs 'major surgery'.

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose significant reform for the NHS.
A new report revealed ballooning wait times, delays in getting urgent medical treatment and cancer care and rising costs are harming public health - and costing lives.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Starmer claims the health system needs 'major surgery'.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer promising to reform the NHS

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on huhu grub farming gaining more interest

Chocolate, olive oil, butter and takeaway meals have been blamed for pushing up food price inflation in August, according to new reports.

Fresh fruit and vegetable prices kept falling, down 12 percent. Falling kūmara, potatoes, and lettuce prices led the way. Potatoes are now the cheapest they’ve been in three years.

NZ Herald business editor at large explains the factors driving this data.

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Chocolate, olive oil, butter and takeaway meals have been blamed for pushing up food price inflation in August, according to new reports.
Fresh fruit and vegetable prices kept falling, down 12 percent. Falling kūmara, potatoes, and lettuce prices led the way. Potatoes are now the cheapest they’ve been in three years.
NZ Herald business editor at large explains the factors driving this data.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on huhu grub farming gaining more interest (1)

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