PremiumPremiumBusinessDamien Venuto: ComCom probe did nothing for petrol prices, supermarkets won't be squirming eitherOPINION: The supermarket probe has bold ambitions, but change happens slowly.18 Nov 04:26 AM
New ZealandAre we paying too much for groceries? We're about to find outPM says there is "good cause to look at whether or not NZ is being treated fairly".16 Nov 10:38 PM
New Zealand14 supermarket prices investigated in price discrepancies stingPak'nSave Māngere had the highest number of uncorrected price discrepancies.30 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandWatchdog lambasts supermarkets' price discrepancies, offers adviceThe supermarket was fined for a conflict between the advertised price and what it charged.29 Oct 02:00 AM
BusinessSupermarket sting: Pak'nSave fined $78,000 for price discrepanciesJudge says supermarket's failure to act even after price errors raised was "inexcusable".27 Oct 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyKiwis dine out on meat export woesKiwis are making the most of high-end meat deals after Covid-19 upset the export market.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour promises to investigate supermarkets over grocery pricesLabour is taking aim at the supermarkets over grocery prices.30 Sep 11:00 PM
LifestyleSupermarkets gear up for ChristmasThere is still more than 90 days, just over four months, until December 25.22 Sep 02:39 AM
New ZealandExpert reveals reasons why consumers love collectiblesFrom toys to seeds to puzzle pieces, collectable sets draw cash from pocket from consumers05 Sep 05:35 PM
LifestyleGreen fingers at the ready: Little Garden returnsThere are 24 different vegetable, herb and flower seedling kits to collect.02 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandInfected shopper's grocery trip to NZ's largest supermarketA person who later tested positive for Covid did a grocery shop in the mega-store.26 Aug 01:55 AM
New ZealandFlying fish: The grocery items in demand this lockdownSome new grocery shopping trends have emerged amid the second coronavirus lockdown.24 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandCovid-case error: Bloomfield apologises for providing false informationIt was announced incorrectly the shopper visited the store numerous times over a week.19 Aug 01:37 AM
New ZealandCovid-case error: Shopper's true movements revealedAshley Bloomfield said the person attended a supermarket multiple times - they didn't.18 Aug 06:21 PM
New ZealandVirus case visited Auckland supermarket, shoppers asked to watch for symptomsThe positive Covid case visited the Royal Oak supermarket on Saturday August 8.16 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandAuckland supermarkets rushed despite pleas against panic-buyingA line stretching 2km from the Countdown New Lynn store was seen.11 Aug 11:05 AM
CrimeRetailer laments frequency of attacks on businessesFinancial stress and drug addiction blamed for a rise in attacks on businesses in Otaika.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPower shift: Foodstuffs, Countdown pick new agencies for $100m-plus accountsBig changes as major accounts move to new agencies.23 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandLockdown sales: What Kiwis snapped up from the supermarkets revealedEnough to go to the moon and back, literally. That's how much toilet paper was sold.23 Jun 03:57 AM
New ZealandShopper concerned by lack of distancing after fire alarm soundsThe woman says there was a "bottleneck" of shoppers trying to get back inside again.10 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandSchool gives kids Lego for lockdownChildren have been given 10 creative tasks to do with their free Lego characters.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested for 'deliberately coughing and sneezing on woman' at supermarketThe man and woman are not believed to know each other.24 Apr 05:35 AM
New Zealand'They're pretty crushed': Union fights for supermarket workers' 10% bonusSupermarket workers will lose their 10 per cent bonus pay from Tuesday.23 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandSupermarket trialling 'essential' food box salesThe boxes are billed as being ideal for elderly or vulnerable people who can't go out.20 Apr 02:16 AM
New Zealand'No order': Supermarket shopper slams other customers"By the time the third person touched me, I started hyperventilating," customer says.11 Apr 02:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Staggering queue at supermarket before Good Friday closureSupermarkets will close tomorrow to give staff a chance to rest and restock shelves.08 Apr 11:45 PM
New Zealand'A nightmare': Single parents told to leave children in supermarket carparkThought shopping was hard under lockdown? Try being a single parent.08 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Countdown relaxes some product limitsThe limits were changed to help Kiwis shop less often during the coronavirus lockdown.07 Apr 08:56 PM
New ZealandLeave the bags in the boot, say supermarketsSome supermarkets are asking customers to bag groceries once they're back at the car.06 Apr 07:53 PM
BusinessQueue in your car: Pak'nSave, New World trial text entry systemThe trial involves customers being able to text the store to get a place in the queue.05 Apr 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Supermarkets corner the produce sectorWe say:Supermarkets are weathering the storm and staff deserve all the thanks we can give.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood price-gouging complaints to Govt's 'Price Watch' inbox continue to riseMost complaints relate to food staples, such as flour, bread and meat.03 Apr 05:49 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: New website alerts length of supermarket queuesGareth Hayes set up the website to reduce queues and help people "flatten the curve".03 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 'We've got the flour', however, country-wide distribution proves trickyFlour Mills around the country are working around the clock to keep up with demand.02 Apr 01:43 AM
