'They're pretty crushed': Union fights for supermarket workers' 10% bonus
Supermarket workers will lose their 10 per cent bonus pay from Tuesday.
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Supermarket trialling 'essential' food box sales
The boxes are billed as being ideal for elderly or vulnerable people who can't go out.
'No order': Supermarket shopper slams other customers
"By the time the third person touched me, I started hyperventilating," customer says.
Watch: Staggering queue at supermarket before Good Friday closure
Supermarkets will close tomorrow to give staff a chance to rest and restock shelves.
'A nightmare': Single parents told to leave children in supermarket carpark
Thought shopping was hard under lockdown? Try being a single parent.
Coronavirus: Countdown relaxes some product limits
The limits were changed to help Kiwis shop less often during the coronavirus lockdown.
Leave the bags in the boot, say supermarkets
Some supermarkets are asking customers to bag groceries once they're back at the car.
Queue in your car: Pak'nSave, New World trial text entry system
The trial involves customers being able to text the store to get a place in the queue.
Editorial: Supermarkets corner the produce sector
We say:Supermarkets are weathering the storm and staff deserve all the thanks we can give.
Food price-gouging complaints to Govt's 'Price Watch' inbox continue to rise
Most complaints relate to food staples, such as flour, bread and meat.
Coronavirus: New website alerts length of supermarket queues
Gareth Hayes set up the website to reduce queues and help people "flatten the curve".
Coronavirus: 'We've got the flour', however, country-wide distribution proves tricky
Flour Mills around the country are working around the clock to keep up with demand.
Coronavirus: Foodstuffs suppliers allowed to move to 10-day payments
It was hoped the move would give suppliers more financial certainty during the lockdown.
1000 alerts on price gouging sent to Govt inbox
The special Government email was set up to dob in potential price gouging during lockdown.
Countdown to bring back supermarket specials
Foodstuffs has announced a 10 per cent pay rise for those working during the lockdown.
Foodstuffs boss: 'No price gouging' at Pak'nSave or New World
Foodstuffs boss Chris Quinn talks Easter opening and price gouging.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Customer pressure easing, Foodstuffs says
Having to keep a two-metre distance is making queues appear longer than they really are.
Essential service employers could face prosecution if staff exposed to virus
And an employee doesn't have to contract the virus for an employer to get into trouble.
Countdown gives priority to over 70s and 'vulnerable customers'
Customers can apply who are classified as most at risk or vulnerable by the Government.
Emergency services, medical staff get priority at supermarkets
"We're proud to be able to do our bit to make their lives easier."
Coronavirus: Auckland man, 70, describes month-long wait for online groceries
Auckland man urges measures to be put in place to assist over-70s online food shoppers.
Coronavirus lockdown: New World, Pak'nSave restrictions revealed
Grocery shopping giant introduces a number of changes as country enters lockdown period.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Countdown axes weekly specials
On its website, Countdown says its too busy to offer any weekly specials.
Coronavirus: Supermarkets bracing for busy day before lockdown
Special measures have been introduced at supermarkets to protect shoppers and staff.
Covid-19 coronavirus: 'Shop normal, be kind' message to shoppers
A major supermarket chain is urging Kiwis to recognise others' needs.
'This isn't fair': Kiwis swarm supermarkets, alcohol stores before lockdown
Retailers are calling for people to be calm and shop normally.
NZ's supermarket rules: What's selling, what's restricted
"We may all need to take a deep breath or two collectively."
Coronavirus: Supermarkets come together to ask for calm
Supermarkets across New Zealand have come together asking for calm amid the outbreak.
'A few crazies': Shoppers ignore advice and clear shelves
Despite PM's pleas for calm, shoppers continue to flood into supermarkets to bulk buy.
Coronavirus: Overwhelmed supermarket giant cancelling online deliveries
Some New World and Pak'n Save stores are feeling the heat for online deliveries.
Coronavirus: Supermarkets call for calm as shoppers abuse staff
Shopper reveals how supermarket staff are abused by frustrated customers.
Coronavirus: Gisborne supermarket dedicates lane to elderly shoppers
Pak'nSave's Facebook followers have applauded the move.
Mums accused of panic buying while doing regular grocery shop
The two supermarket giants are urging people to shop as they usually would.