11 Feb 2026

It's a lunch box staple - but should it be?

From Afternoons, 1:21 pm on 11 February 2026

It'll come as no surprise that not all ham is created equal. It's a lunch box staple, for kids and adults alike, but is it actually good for us? And what cuts are better than others? To find out, Jesse chats to fourth generation 'Master of Meats' and deli meat specialist Wilhelm Zabern.

A. Wilhelm Zabern is a master of meat and an expert in meat processing.

A. Wilhelm Zabern is a master of meat and an expert in meat processing. Photo: Serena Solomon/RNZ