BusinessSupermarket sector has no meaningful competition, Commerce Commission saysThe watchdog has released its first annual report on the state of the grocery sector.03 Sep 08:50 PM
InflationThe food price spike is over, but what are we left with?How much more are people really paying for groceries?02 Sep 08:12 PM
New ZealandWho are the winners and losers of supermarket member pricing?There is a risk non-loyalty club members are paying a higher prices for groceries.30 Aug 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailSurvival suits, whole pigs and fine wine: How Costco hijacked the American psycheNew York Times: Nearly one-third of US customers shop at Costco.23 Aug 05:00 PM
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
LifestyleCan you save cash by making your own butter?Making your own gives you two end products - but is it really worth it?12 Aug 01:54 AM
LifestyleCrunching the numbers: How does a grocery shop compare to 2022?What happens when the price at the checkout keeps rising but your budget does not?10 Aug 03:05 AM
Lifestyle'Appalled': Supermarket customer finds bites taken out of grocery orderThe Aucklander says there was animal poo on bags, and there have been previous problems.08 Aug 01:14 AM
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
LifestyleFridge vs pantry: Where should you store spreads, condiments and chocolate?Should you refrigerate your tomato sauce?23 Jul 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: IRD and when businesses go bust; disgruntled diner calls out restaurant portionsOPINION: 'Please hospo, give us a bit more to actually eat, especially vegetables.'21 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The likely cause of CrowdStrike chaos – and how Trump could undermine cyber securityOPINION: The former President undermined a key agency – and could gut it if re-elected.21 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleHow sustainable is your weekly grocery shop?Eating more sustainably doesn't require drastic changes to your diet.17 Jul 05:07 AM
KahuAdopt a Granny programme to help elderly with extra food and social supportThe initiative started in response to some elderly going without food.17 Jul 04:00 AM
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
RetailComCom extends decision on Foodstuffs merger, againCompanies running Pak’nSave, New World and Four Square stores want to merge.21 Jun 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: NZ's debt woes, recession versus inflation, cheese price crazinessOPINION: When cheap cheese drives people crazy, and why private debt is a public problem.18 Jun 09:00 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
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
InflationCar owners cancel insurance policies as cost of living bitesWith grocery bills soaring and petrol prices hitting hard, drivers are letting it lapse.27 May 03:37 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Commerce Commission job cuts should cause concernBetween banks, supermarkets and petrol, more oversight is needed not less.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBiggest US retailers cut prices as inflation hits shoppersFinancial Times: Analysts see two big retailers setting new tone after years of increases.22 May 07:27 PM
LifestyleLost Pak’nSave receipt from 1994 reveals how much Kiwis' groceries have inflatedRemember when a 1kg block of cheese cost less than $6?20 May 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann's Inside Economics: Does high immigration make unemployment worse?OPINION: More migrants, fewer jobs? And what's driving olive oil and coffee price spikes?08 May 03:20 AM
New Zealand‘It’s a big problem’: Demand grows for food supportThe New Zealand Food Network has revealed a 42 per cent increase in demand.08 May 01:05 AM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParenting report: Recession will shape the financial futures of our kidsRaising children during a recession has hidden future benefits23 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleOlive oil shortage in NZ, but there is no need to panic, there are alternatives like canola oilWith supply issues and rising prices, is it time to cut back?25 Mar 05:19 AM
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
Banking and financeDoing it tough: What households are dropping to cut costsKiwiSaver holidays and insurance downgrades are some of the big cuts Kiwis are making.14 Mar 04:00 PM
