New ZealandStores pull spinach, salads after health alertSalad and spinach products sold in three supermarket chains are being recalled because of fears they contain a food-poisoning bacteria.17 Jan 04:30 PM
TaxPay now or pay later - GST in supermarketsThe country's two supermarket giants have taken different approaches to dealing with the rise in GST, which comes into effect tomorrow.29 Sep 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Crisis fails to snuff out bright ideaEnergy-saving lightbulb maker survived tough times thanks to keeping a close eye on cashflow.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: CBD cordon to be liftedChristchurch's CBD cordon will be lifted tomorrow morning if there are no further major aftershocks. The city's Bus Exchange will also open.09 Sep 04:10 AM
New Zealand$7.5m for Canterbury social service providersThe Govt has made $7.5m available to organisations providing social services to those affected by Saturday’s earthquake in Canterbury.09 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandMore Kaiapoi residents forced to leave homeNearly 400 homes in Kaiapoi and Pines Beach are under restricted access or considered unsafe as a result of Saturday's quake.09 Sep 01:37 AM
Freight and logisticsSupermarket chains count earthquake damage costSupermarket chains are counting millions of dollars in damaged stock as they ship in groceries to cover shortages and access lost to distribution centres.06 Sep 11:00 PM
RetailSupermarket wars keep a lid on food pricesIt's music to the ears of shoppers - competition is forcing the two big supermarket chains to keep a lid on prices.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPak'nSave voted cheapest food storeSupermarket chain Pak'nSave has again been voted New Zealand's cheapest supermarket, Consumer NZ says.09 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMassive vegetable markups 'crippling' growersMarkups in supermarkets are hitting both consumers and producers, as the low prices growers get for their produce are not passed on to buyers, says an MP.03 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandEvil face sours sweet treatA woman seeking a late-night snack was shocked to find a demonic face carved into one of her tinned pears.10 May 04:00 PM
EconomyOne plus one - does it add up to higher prices?In 2001, Consumers Institute head David Russell warned food prices were likely to rise once the supermarket industry shrank from three big players to two.11 Apr 03:45 PM
RetailBig two supermarket chains locked in fierce food fightThe grocery industry, lest we forget, is basically trench warfare, Tim Morris insists.11 Apr 03:45 PM
