There’s one less local option for chocolate fans this Easter, with Whittaker’s chocolate kiwis off the shelves. The company has blamed a global cocoa shortage and limited production capabilities.

New Zealand's annual food prices surged by 3.5% in March 2025, marking the highest increase since January 2024. Stats NZ reported significant price hikes in dairy, meat, and grocery items like butter, ...

With Easter around the corner, you'll have seen chocolate Easter eggs on supermarket shelves. Maybe you've bought some already.Authors Margaret ...