PremiumPremiumRetailOpinion: Time to tighten NZ competition law amid Foodstuffs merger debateEconomist's century-old theory criticised in debate over supermarket consolidation.08 Aug 05:00 AM
ConstructionFoodstuffs North Island fined $3.25m for anti-competitive land covenantsFoodstuffs fined for efforts to hinder rivals from opening or expanding.08 Aug 01:54 AM
Retail'We need to be accountable back to NZers': Supermarket boss Chris Quin on cost of living crunchAnd how losing both his parents at 21 affected his outlook on life.07 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
New ZealandCooked chook turns fowl: Hawke’s Bay family get more than they bargain forOoze began seeping through the unremoved innards inside.26 Jul 05:00 AM
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
New ZealandTwenty-five new jobs in Havelock North as New World supermarket opensRichard Lucas describes the new store as a 'game changer'.23 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandGrocery shopping today? Here's what you need to know about supermarkets after IT outageHowever some self-serve kiosks are still down.19 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Forced out': 93yo yet to find buyer for home surrounded by supermarket buildFoodstuffs says it offered to pay well above CV for home. Owner says he never got an offer19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailCommerce Commission probe rolls on as boss sells benefits of merging Foodstuffs co-opsThe BFG: is supermarket giant Foodstuffs' merger move friendly or otherwise?17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGiant new 1.7ha warehouse: Cotton On expands in NZOriginally opened here in 2006. Now has 1000-plus staff in around 100 stores in NZ.10 Jul 10:26 PM
New ZealandHavelock North businesses concerned about road safety during New World buildBusiness owners in Havelock North are worried about safety and a lack of consultation.08 Jul 03:23 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
BusinessWhat do supermarket workers really get paid?Does the pay stack up at supermarkets?26 Jun 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Graeme Hart’s businesses move; why sell a valuable Pak’nSave?Graeme Hart companies are doing a switcheroo: moving from one building to another.25 Jun 02:30 AM
RetailComCom extends decision on Foodstuffs merger, againCompanies running Pak’nSave, New World and Four Square stores want to merge.21 Jun 12:15 AM
ConstructionFoodstuffs faces High Court action over blocking rival supermarkets openingConsumers the losers with land covenants, watchdog says.18 Jun 09:50 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: New Zealand's biggest new supermarket risingFrom bare land to earthworks, foundations, walls, roof - fast progress in east Auckland. Video: Legacy Construction, supplied by Foodstuffs North IslandWatch12 Jun 10:10 PM
RetailFoodstuffs’ grocers vote to merge its two co-opsThe merger is still subject to Commerce Commission and High Court approval.04 Jun 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessThe plant-based butter winning over more than vegans'Herbivore is not a poor cousin to bovine butter and is not only suitable for vegans.'26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore customers claim supermarkets overcharged them for underweight chickenCustomers find packets are underweight by as much as 75g.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCustomer exposes free-range chicken's inflated price after New World store weighs packagingNew World admits it has been charging customers for packaging and liquid.25 Apr 05:57 AM
KahuAI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to expertsThe woman was shopping at a Rotorua New World when she was asked to leave the store.17 Apr 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom Foodstuffs North Island HQ to Goodman Property Trust's $250m Roma Rd estateGoodman Property Trust's chief executive James Spence speaks about their $250m Roma Rd estate. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch11 Apr 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailWatchdog outlines case against proposed supermarket mergerCommerce Commission outlines objections to Foodstuffs merger, final decision to come.04 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandAuthorities won't say what penalties supermarkets will face for breaching Easter trading lawsThe supermarkets involved will not disclose their earnings over the weekend.02 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandWānaka supermarkets deliberately breach Easter trading laws, face $1000 fineBreaches of trading restrictions could result in fines of up to $1000.31 Mar 09:45 AM
New ZealandFruit and vege prices drop, but shoppers still feel the painThe cost of fresh produce is still high despite reports that prices were set to fall.26 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandBakery in shock after rat foot discovered in garlic bread but mum asks - 'where's the rest of the rat?'The family-owned bakery insists it is not aware of a rodent issue.25 Mar 05:08 AM
New ZealandStomach-churning discovery: Foodstuffs recalls garlic bread after rat foot claimsThe customer described plucking it from the mouth of her 10-month-old son.23 Mar 08:10 AM