New Research Shows Camu Camu Superfruit Improves Obesity Biomarkers

Animals that received the pulp of Camu-camu had reduced fat in white adipose tissues and improved biochemical profiles of obesity including glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-c and insulin blood levels. There was also an increase in beneficial HDL-c levels. The research suggests there may be potential use for Camu-camu in the control of obesity and as a functional food.

Loop Road paved in Gold

New Zealand’s next big thing ‘Loop Road’ has released a 5 track Ep that is causing waves, recently voted numbers 2,3,4,5 and 8 on the public voted website ‘the audience’.

Blackwells to Open

At last there’s an answer to Kaiapoi’s most-asked question: “When will Blackwell’s be rebuilt?” The new, contemporary version of the town’s iconic department store will be open by September 2013.

Enriching Summer School at Corban Estate Arts Centre

From the 14th to the 18th of January 2013, inspiring and experienced artists will come together at Corban Estate Arts Centre’s Summer School in West Auckland. This stimulating annual event attracts participants from all over New Zealand. These tutors/artists are practitioners of eleven diverse art forms and offer and high calibre learning experience, in an immersive arts atmosphere.

It’s Taste Time Again for Auckland!

Taste of Auckland kicks off four days of feasting in Victoria Park this Thursday, November 15th at 5.30pm. The central Auckland location will be transformed into a culinary community of artisan food producers, wine tasting marquees, and the top restaurants from around Auckland serving stunning tapas style dishes to food enthusiasts.

Filipino Hip Hop Rock Artists in Timaru

(PR.co.nz) Bamboo, Rivermaya, Gloc-9, and Loonie are popular Filipino rock and hip-hop musicians who are coming to Timaru on November 9. Dubbed as “Hiprock Invasion Live in New Zealand”, the concert will be held at Theater Royal. This concert of Filipino popular music artists is the first of its in Timaru. Bamboo is a rock … Read more