OpinionWill market forces be enough to lower butter prices?OPINION: Butter prices in New Zealand rose 46.5% in the year to June.28 Jul 06:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chainsThe Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.13 Jul 02:40 AM
Politics'Enough is enough': Government beefing up trespass laws, doubling finesAssociate Justice Minister: 'These changes send a clear message: enough is enough.'03 Jul 02:11 AM
PremiumRetailSupermarket crackdown: Grocery code shake-up gets mixed reaction from industry players05 Jun 05:55 AM
New Zealand'Last day today': 15,000-person Auckland suburb to have no supermarket for year24 Apr 01:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Stop waiting for a foreign hero, NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from within18 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeWoolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceriesThe grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.01 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailWoolworths NZ sales up as industrial action hampers Aussie resultWoolworths NZ rebranded 35 supermarkets from 'Countdown' to 'Woolworths' this half.26 Feb 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwo reasons why Woolworths plans 188% distribution centre expansion'Further investment in supporting infrastructure is required for the business'.28 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessFoodstuffs to appeal ComCom merger decisionThe merger was denied last month by the Commerce Commission.18 Nov 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Don't we want cheaper groceries?OPINION: 'More expensive bureaucrats to roll back existing bureaucrats.'19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why supermarkets need a regulatory kick up the backsideOPINION: Unfortunately, a level playing field is not much use if nobody turns up to play.08 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleCrunching the numbers: How does a grocery shop compare to 2022?What happens when the price at the checkout keeps rising but your budget does not?10 Aug 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings council signs agreement to sell land for new Flaxmere supermarketSupermarket giants deny involvement with the site.02 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandGrocery shopping today? Here's what you need to know about supermarkets after IT outageHowever some self-serve kiosks are still down.19 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandShoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisleDuchaan Fraser now has to pay $4000 back to Woolworths at $15 a week.11 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCountdown overhaul: 'Dark store' and EV chargers in new Woolworths empire'Dark store' and direct-to-boot offerings as well as EV chargers feature in overhauls.19 Jun 09:58 PM
EntertainmentMrBeast in Hamilton? Biggest YouTuber in the world spotted at supermarketSecurity team rushes to block Kiwi mum trying to get photo for young son.14 Jun 07:06 AM
LifestyleMelanie Bracewell's egg-cellent joke draws Woolworths' attentionWoolworths responded after the comedian slammed their less-than-impressive egg reviews.09 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandMore customers claim supermarkets overcharged them for underweight chickenCustomers find packets are underweight by as much as 75g.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFresh new look for Hāwera supermarketWhen will other Taranaki and Whanganui Countdowns follow suit?18 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandSnap, crackle, shock! Large dead mouse spotted amongst cereal at Auckland supermarketOne customer who saw the rodent 'looked like she was going to be sick'.15 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandNZ stabbing survivor sends condolences to Sydney mall victimsDallas Wilson was stabbed four times while working at a Dunedin Countdown in 2021.15 Apr 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Customer spots sign splattered with bird poo hanging over foodBirds and rats have plagued supermarkets nationwide in the past two months.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket rats: Two caught at store in five weeks since reopeningThe store reopened on February 28 after weeks of closures due to an infestation.04 Apr 10:33 PM
CrimeCaught on video: Arson charge filed, eight months after blaze in Countdown toilet paper aisleBystanders recorded the blaze as it reached up to the supermarket's ceiling.04 Apr 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSupermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plansThe supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.03 Apr 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$1b+ Oyster Group fund suspends investor withdrawals, selling propertiesIt says the fund must keep capital to meet its needs and service higher borrowing costs.19 Mar 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhere new supermarkets have opened and might rise soonWhere are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.06 Mar 07:23 PM