New ZealandPak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRDThe little-known rule has caught multiple people out.04 Mar 08:11 PM
BusinessPak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricingIt's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.04 Mar 05:12 AM
BusinessPolice confirm multiple complaints after Pak’nSave security guard accused of extortion attemptPolice are now looking into a 'series of incidents' after the alleged standover.11 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandNew year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarketHe started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Hit pause to use toilet': Woolworths confirms workers given time limits via headsetsSupermarket says product picking staff can pause headset timer to use bathroom.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The independent grocery operation taking a punt on vacant Flaxmere supermarket'We are happy to have someone who believes in the people and community of Flaxmere.'11 Dec 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpotless NZ businesses sold in cleaning, catering shakeupClients include a major stadium and some of the country's most prestigious schools.01 Dec 08:57 PM
OpinionOpinion: 'Turf protection' - why Foodstuffs' merger appeal must failOPINION: NZ shoppers paying some of the highest prices on the planet for food. 21 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: In your face - is the public comfortable with facial recognition technology?OPINION: It depends on the location of the recording – and why it was being captured.12 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFoodstuffs merger: What the supermarket giant will consider as it mulls an appealWhy Foodstuffs would face long odds if it appeals rejected merger plan.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$10.5m supermarket opening at $1b Pāpāmoa East developmentAbout 100 people will work at the store - one of several planned new supermarkets.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Supermarkets remove ability to sort items by priceThe move will make grocery shopping 'more difficult and less transparent', expert says.26 Oct 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomHard or soft landing? Business leaders assess NZ's economyBusiness leaders were asked whether we have achieved a 'soft landing'.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demandThe country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.02 Oct 03:59 PM
RetailFoodstuffs merger proposal rejectedSupermarket merger would not help shoppers, Commerce Commission says.30 Sep 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew price control measures coming for the grocery sectorThe ComCom's promise of more grocery regulation and the road to price controls.25 Sep 09:50 PM
New ZealandFacial recognition and work from home | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2024Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?Watch24 Sep 07:27 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
InflationSweet as ... no? Chocolate set to get more expensiveThere is a warning worse may be to come.14 Sep 03:55 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopolyOPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.06 Sep 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ needs a third major supermarket playerOPINION: Tinkering around the edges has not been enough to make a difference.05 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessGrocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden is working ahead of schedule to drive sector changeThe Commerce Commission is planning an inquiry into the Grocery Industry Competition Act. Video | NZHeraldWatch04 Sep 02:22 AM
New ZealandCommerce Commission supermarket pricing recommendations 'not going far enough'Consumer NZ says the Commerce Commission’s recommendations over food pricing don’t go far enough, and believes they put too much onus on consumers.Watch16 Aug 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Price of supermarket fruit and vegetables at crisis pointOPINION: When a single tomato costs $3, something has got to give.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The curious case of competition law and FoodstuffsOpinion: Imagine if every major company was neatly divided between our major islands.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why I hope Tindall’s The Warehouse takeover is a winner this timeOPINION: Consumers are crying out for a third supermarket chain.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The tasty prospect of The Warehouse taking on the supermarket duopolyOPINION: There are hoops and hurdles but a big third player would be welcomed.25 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionSupermarkets: Foodstuffs merger should not go ahead, say expertsOPINION: The proposal to merge Foodstuffs North Island and South Island shouldn't happen.24 Jul 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFoodstuffs North Island reports first loss in a decadeMerger costs of $7.1m help Foodstuffs North Island to a modest loss.11 Jul 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFlaxmere lost New World, Havelock North gets new replacement storeOpening date announced for replacement supermarket in affluent, growing area.04 Jul 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$150m+ investment: Where are eight new Foodstuffs North Island replacement supermarkets going?Economic downturn didn't dent our food market: biggest owner expanding, replacing stores.01 Jul 01:59 AM
OpinionArena Williams: Forget tax cuts, Kiwis overpay for their groceries every weekOPINION: It's not in National's DNA to limit corporate power.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCompetition head-on: NZ's biggest new Pak'nSave rising beside rival WoolworthsNewcomer makes a bold challenge, developing giant store right next door.13 Jun 01:42 AM
New ZealandNew World MasterChef cookwear promo labelled 'big con job', taken to Disputes TribunalThe supermarket chain ran out of free cookware, sparking outrage last year.02 Jun 02:00 AM