Brazilian Scientists Turn Cocoa Waste into Superfood Using Honey and Vibrations
For every chocolate bar the world consumes, the industry leaves behind a mountain of waste. We’re talking about…
Sugar intake may reduce effectiveness of relaxation exercises
How does sugar affect relaxation exercises? A new study carried out by researchers from the University of Konstanz…
Chocolate prices an added strain this Easter amid NZ cost-of-living crisis
He said some of that was down to ingredients. “Cocoa prices around the world saw a pretty large…
Uncertain times and empty tombs: An Easter message from Auckland’s church leaders
That might feel familiar. We live in a time where many promises feel fragile. We’ve come through years…
Not all chocolate is created equal. But there are some health benefits
Cacao has been linked to multiple benefits, from a healthier heart, slower ageing, and sharper cognition. However, experts…
Audrey Parkinson at 107: Life, laughter and the rise of New Zealand centenarians
Her niece Judith Grant, 73, remains one of her closest companions. Grant visits weekly to help with shopping…
Family speak of ‘incalculable’ grief after mother Sarah Clark’s Auckland cafe crash death
‘Incalculable loss’ At around 8.55am on March 11, a car mounted the kerb and hit Sarah Clark and…
The marshmallow Easter eggs of New Zealand, ranked from worst to best
Just in time for Easter, we worked our way through 22 supermarket-available marshie eggs to bring you this…
Sweet heist? Nestle brand says 12 tonnes of KitKat choc bars stolen
The brand warned that “the theft may lead to a shortage of KitKats appearing on shelf”, acknowledging that…
Stop messing with tradition. Chocolate hot cross buns have ruined Easter – Kim Knight
Easter. Always more questions than answers. Flesh becomes bread and blood becomes wine and the dead come back…
Family sue US ski resort claiming hot chocolate was too hot
They “knew and should have known that such hot beverages posed a great hazard of causing just this…
Yogurt, cheese, and chocolate consumption is tied to reduced mortality risk, researchers report
Could everyday foods like yogurt and chocolate quietly shape how long we live? A sweeping global analysis reveals…