New ZealandGrocery watchdog pushes for tough penalties over Pak’nSave price breaches, fake specialsThe two supermarkets admit 18 charges over misleading pricing.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGroceries, spa, sex toy: Couple mix it up during shoplifting spreeThe 41-year-old and his partner would fill bags full of products then walk out.08 May 07:00 AM
PremiumRetailInside the failed bid to lure a third supermarket giant to take on the grocery duopolyDocuments show ministers scoured the world for a new rival.06 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandLabelling loophole: Allergy group warns of risks with in-store bakery rules19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow long should a grocery shop take? Hastings shopper fined $85 at Pak’nSaveWatch03 Mar 10:14 PM
PremiumRetailFrom a corner dairy to 54 stores – the rise of Night ’n Day, would-be duopoly disruptors11 Jan 04:11 PM
Sponsored StoriesHelping locals this ChristmasBringing food, support and festive-season kindness to the community.26 Nov 11:00 AM
Sustainable business & financeFoodstuffs’ quiet push to electrify its grocery fleetEach truck could cut 190 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year.18 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man brandishes large knife, allegedly threatens guard at Pak’nSavePolice say the man fled before being tracked by the police Eagle helicopter.08 Oct 07:16 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailFrom a corner dairy to 54 stores – the rise of Night ’n Day, would-be duopoly disruptorsHow a world-famous shop for Otago students became NZ’s third-biggest grocery retailer.19 Sep 11:26 PM
OpinionWill market forces be enough to lower butter prices?OPINION: Butter prices in New Zealand rose 46.5% in the year to June.28 Jul 06:00 PM
PropertyFire-hit New World Victoria Park reveals plans for repair, reopeningDemolition is not planned. Foodstuffs will repair and rebuild the existing supermarket.22 Jul 03:16 AM
PoliticsSeymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chainsThe Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.13 Jul 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailTwo supermarkets plead guilty to unfair trading after ‘specials’ not so special Some advertised prices did not even match the price charged at the point-of-sale.08 Jul 11:48 PM
RetailMajor supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claimThe supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.24 Jun 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSupermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in finesThe maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Pallet hotel' - Foodstuffs South Island boosting frozen storage by more than 200%Supermarket owner to expand frozen capacity by 222%, strike third-party warehouse deals.22 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySouth Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50mThe store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolleyThe mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSupermarket crackdown: Grocery code shake-up gets mixed reaction from industry playersOne says it'll bring transparency while another questions if it has the right balance.05 Jun 05:55 AM
BusinessNew World's $73m Pt Chevalier supermarket opening brought forwardAround 12,000 shoppers a week are expected at the new store.11 May 02:01 AM
New ZealandFrozen anchovies in recall over biotoxin threatThe affected products were sold in a few supermarkets and specialty stores.25 Apr 07:30 AM
CrimeBusiness owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.20 Apr 07:00 AM
RetailSupermarket security extortion claims: Trio in court, one faces indecency chargeOne has already indicated he will plead not guilty.26 Mar 01:26 AM
Retail‘Chaos’: Residents complain of illegal parking at new Pak’nSave 'We had people lined up with trolleys before the ribbon was even cut,' says store owner.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree security guards at Akl supermarket arrested after alleged extortion attemptsThe first report was made to police in late January.20 Mar 02:32 AM
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
New Zealand‘Like I’m guilty’: Supermarket sorry for questioning shopper’s $1k grocery billShe paid her large grocery bill and then was stopped, with staff wanting personal details.03 Mar 08:56 PM
Retail$100m Highland Park Pak’nSave boosting trolley stock as more than 5700 people pour in'We had people lined up with trolleys before the ribbon was even cut,' says store owner.26 Feb 12:24 AM