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Give your taste buds a chardonnay cuddle
Give your taste buds a chardonnay cuddle to show them you care.

Do you really need that protein shake?
Unless you're in a tiny minority, it could actually be doing you more harm than good.

Alcohol firms 'misleading over cancer risk'
Researchers warn alcohol companies are being misleading about potential cancer risks.

Why avoiding coffee is bad for your memory
Scientists have discovered saying no to the first coffee of the day can impair memory.

Why try to catch a vegetarian out?
Lee Suckling: "I remember the discomfort after telling a person I didn't eat meat."

You've been cutting bread all wrong
It turns out you can't even slice bread properly (probably).

Five of the best meals for weight loss
We're told which foods are good for weight loss but what's the best way to eat them?

Chocolate gets first new colour in 80 years
A Swiss chocolate maker expands the industry's hues beyond just dark, milk and white.

The New Zealand Chocolate Awards are underway
Which chocolate will reign supreme as judging gets underway for the inaugural awards.

Focus: First NZ Chocolate Awards
36 of the country's best chocolate producers have gone head to head amongst distinguished connoisseurs

Leftovers, chips and chocolate in UK lunch boxes
The poll of parents found 36 per cent of UK parents were unaware of lunch guidelines.

Chocolate gets first new colour in 80 years
Breakthrough by Swiss chocolate maker expands hues beyond just dark, milk and white.

What it's really like to eat like a Kardashian
Kourtney is arguably the healthiest of her siblings. Jenni Mortimer rates her recipes.

Hansells Food Group posts drop in sales
Hansells Food Group, which owns Alfa One and Vitafresh, posted a drop in sales.

What happened when my husband became a vegan
Sarah Iven's meat-loving husband suddenly became a vegan. Here's what happened next.

Birthday celebrations mean dumplings and cake
All your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online.

Easy peasy pasta for Dad
Whipping up an easy dinner at home is a great way to enjoy Father's Day.

Niki Bezzant: The myth of sugar in milk
COMMENT: Check your facts on sugar in trim milk says Niki Bezzant.

How to eat better and save money
This week, we give advice to help participating families eat better and save money.

Three of the best wines to kick off spring
Looking for wines that'll absolutely slay when the sun comes out?

Restaurant review: The Chamberlain
The beer is but a minor player in this Britomart gastropub's repertoire.

Where to eat brunch this weekend
Attention to detail ticks the boxes at this Insta-friendly cafe.

New sumo fruit hits NZ shelves
Its juicy, sweet, seedless and selling out fast. Introducing the new Sumo Mandarin.

Ditch the clingfilm, use beeswax cloths instead
My clingfilm guilt is real. Convenient to use, yes - but it is an environmental shocker.

Are documentaries bad for your health?
COMMENT: The challenge around how scientific evidence is presented is an important one.

Where to eat out this weekend: Happy Boy
What you're getting from Happy Boy is not burgers as you traditionally know them.

2027: 'The year the world runs out of food'
Global food security is more tenuous than originally thought, agricultural expert says.