New ZealandDunedin Countdown reopens after rat infestationA Dunedin Countdown has reopened its doors after a plague of rats shut it down for more than two weeks. Video / ODTWatch28 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandCountdown store plagued by rats reopens, shoppers return to free chocolatesCustomers return after 18 days of closures due to rat infestation.27 Feb 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Are rats really that bad?OPINION: As our sworn enemy, they must die - but part of me feels for the little guys.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin Countdown reopening postponed yet again after another rat discoveredThe supermarket has captured more than 20 rats since early February.25 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandAnother rat caught at Countdown Dunedin store, still closedAnother rat was caught at the troubled store today.20 Feb 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmackedAnother incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.15 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandLeaked memo shows Woolworths' plans to combat pestsThe document comes after rodents were found at two Woolworths stores in recent weeks.15 Feb 04:38 AM
BusinessWhy do some supermarket cheeses cost 50 per cent more than others?Cheese suppliers say the difference is not just down to the packaging.14 Feb 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Crisis contagion': Expert weighs in on supermarkets rats and mice problemsCrisis management expert says industry is at risk of 'crisis contagion'.14 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Bloody filthy': Shopper disgusted by pigeons roosting on Woolworths shelfWoolworths owned the problem. Pigeons can cause salmonella, E.Coli and fungal infections.14 Feb 04:54 AM
New ZealandOh, rats: Dunedin supermarket closed for fourth day as pest control continuesAround 21 rats had been caught in the store over the past week.12 Feb 09:16 PM
New Zealand13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks outAn employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.12 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandHow a flaw in Woolworths loyalty app paid for booze and groceriesWoolworths customers spent up large before the points sharing loophole was closed.09 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandWoolworths scrambles to close loophole after shoppers register multiple cardsNew loyalty card hits first speedbump after shoppers find rort for vouchers.08 Feb 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateAnnual household living costs increased 7 per cent - who was hit hardest?The cost of living is outpacing inflation - up 7 per cent. But there is good news.31 Jan 10:52 PM
BusinessConsumer NZ warns of pitfalls of supermarket loyalty schemesThe consumer advocacy organisation is warning of cost-saving and privacy issues.31 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWoolworths slashes 70 per cent from its NZ supermarkets’ valueThe writedown follows claims New Zealand supermarkets are uncompetitive.29 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandSupermarket staff left cowering in back room after late night break inPolice called off pursuit because of dangerous driving but nab offenders soon after.11 Jan 08:39 PM
New ZealandNew lobby group vows to hold Government’s ‘feet to fire’ on grocery shake-upSue Chetwin is fronting a new group that plans to lobby 'furiously' for lower prices.02 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentELE group collapse: Volunteers race to help hundreds of laid-off workersWoolworths provided $25,000 of food vouchers for the laid-off workers.24 Dec 03:37 AM
ConstructionELE Group collapse: Massive foodbank drive for hundreds of laid-off workers"My phone is blowing up right now," organiser says as hundreds face a perilous Christmas.22 Dec 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailCost of living hits customers as Woolworths NZ's profits slashedThe supermarket giant's revenue rose 4.5 per cent.05 Dec 03:05 AM
Business'Nothing worse': Kiwis speak out after supermarket giant axes self-checkoutsA grocery giant decided to remove self-checkout tills. Now Kiwis and food chains react.21 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandSupermarket swap: Napier’s two near-neighbouring Countdowns to become two WoolworthsNeither of the supermarkets separated by just one street in Napier are being sold.21 Nov 01:14 AM
RetailSupermarket giant ditches self-checkout for staffed tillsA grocery giant has opened up about why they're making the big move.20 Nov 02:09 AM
RetailGrocery adds lustre to the Red ShedsThe grocery market was a saving grace for The Warehouse.13 Nov 11:23 PM
RetailWarehouse boss questions how proposed Foodstuffs merger will help lower grocery costsThe country’s grocery sector and consumers alike will keep an eagle eye on Foodstuffs.07 Nov 06:35 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessOpinion: Supie collapse shows supermarket break-up neededOPINION: You can’t fix market structure problems by policing behaviour of supermarkets.01 Nov 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailWhat happens with Supie customer refunds and the $900k of leftover stock?Suppliers are waiting on between $800,000 to $900,000 worth of stock.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Singaporeans lured to Hobsonville, Costco Oz/NZ boss retiring'We have contracts conditional on approximately $3m of stock from Singapore': John Love.24 Oct 01:37 AM
InflationCost of living breakthrough? Food prices fall in SeptemberAfter months of punishing hikes, how much did food prices change in September?11 Oct 10:40 PM
RetailBig supermarket loyalty cards under fire from Consumer NZFoodstuffs rejects claim dismissing "loyalty".05 Oct 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe Warehouse and union in mediation, broader retail crime a concernStrike at Warehouse sparks talks, union also juggles bank tensions, retail crime worries.04 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandWatch: Supermarket security guard confronts brazen thieves'The security guard did bloody well I thought' - witness.27 Sep 02:09 AM