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Editorial: Too much talk about supermarkets, not enough action taken to improve competition
OPINION: The Commerce Commission completed its market study on the grocery sector in 2022.
Supermarket crackdown: Grocery code shake-up gets mixed reaction from industry players
One says it'll bring transparency while another questions if it has the right balance.
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Woolworths
The commission signalled the charges in December.
'Alarming rate': Rising food prices drive increased need for aid
Salvation Army Whangārei now helps 80 households weekly with food parcels.
New inflation data due today: Are prices on the rise again?
Global tariff turmoil is making the inflation outlook more uncertain.
Food Hub part of network feeding 500,000 a month, but more support needed
Northland Food Hub reports an upsurge of low-income families needing food to survive.
'A lot of people are going without': Strain on community food hub
Mangaroa Marae's food hub supports 400 families from Wairoa to Pōrangahau.
‘Not making the connection’: Kiwis grim over cost of living despite economic upturn
Pessimistic outlook despite steady inflation and falling interest rates.
On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis
Northlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.
Japan lifts rice supply to combat high prices
Japan said it will release a fifth of its rice stockpile to offset very high prices.
Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.
Opinion: I lived from my pantry for two weeks – here’s how
Save money by shopping your own cupboard, says an expert.
'Not just a meal': Vinnies Hamilton opens $1.8m dining hall to meet rising food demand
A community dining hall 'isn't just a meal for some people, it's a social occasion'.
Inflationary pressure easing despite food price growth
Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says inflationary pressures are easing.
Record-breaker! Foodbank receives $103,000 in donations during Christmas Appeal
More than 1000 families have been helped thanks to the community's generosity.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
Can you do Christmas lunch or dinner for $25 per person?
On a budget? Nikki Birrell crunches the numbers and plans some menus.
'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbank
It exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.
Wildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collection
Its donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.
'Bawled my eyes out': Kiwi goes viral for candid video after first grocery shop in Australia
'I cried because I struggled in New Zealand, and I was doing all right.'
Rotary boosts Christmas Appeal with 200 donated items
The can drive tally for this week's Rotorua Christmas Appeal is in.
US court blocks $43 billion supermarket mega-merger
Merger opponents warned of rising grocery prices for consumers, and lower wages.
'Absolutely amazing': Fill the Bus donation tally shows care in Rotorua community
The 10th year of Fill the Bus has wrapped and the numbers are in.
Christmas dinner costs: What shoppers can expect this year
Expect lower prices for kūmara and stone fruit but higher meat costs due to export demand.
'On a bit of a lean': Truck laden with donations after brigade foodbank drive
Salvation Army foodbank team 'very grateful' for donations as appeal hits week three.
'Everyone deserves warm kai': Kmart supports foodbank
The wishing tree appeal is in its 31st year and the need for it 'has never been greater'.
What can you buy for $1?
The New Zealand $1 coin has halved in value since it was introduced in 1991.