Small BusinessHow to cash in on Countdown's $1m spend on diverse small businessesOne million dollars worth of support to five lucky small businesses.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket giant opens greenest store yetIt has low-emitting fridges, LED lighting and an e-truck for deliveries ordered online.24 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandDunedin stabbing: Countdown supermarket still closedThe Dunedin supermarket at the centre of a violent attack remains closed today.12 May 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSuppliers v supermarkets: Claims of 'anti-competitive' behaviourResearch found broad dissatisfaction among supermarket suppliers.29 Apr 05:42 AM
New Zealand'I just want to say thanks': Mysterious man pays for woman's Xmas groceriesThe man asked to cut in front of her at the checkout - then paid for her groceries.23 Dec 11:21 PM
New ZealandAuckland residents oppose fast-track supermarket plansThe planned supermarket is six times bigger than allowed for in the Unitary Plan.04 Dec 04:00 PM
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
LifestyleAnother Kiwi bookshop ditches Pete Evans cookery books over neo-Nazi postPaper Plus joins The Warehouse in banning cookery books due to social media post.18 Nov 02:39 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
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 ZealandCountdown introduces paracetamol sales limit after student's deathCountdown says it's taken on recommendations from a recent report by the coroner.11 Sep 02:24 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFace masks in supermarkets: Which Auckland suburbs are doing best?More than 80% of shoppers were wearing masks at some supermarkets. At another, just 50%.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorhome madness: Ticketing company backs down over $60 parking fineMotorist fought ridiculous fine, had tried to park as considerately as possible.03 Sep 12:43 AM
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 ZealandCountdown recalls baby food products punctured by rodentsCountdown is recalling three brands of baby food pouches.30 Aug 03:26 AM
New ZealandWorkers forced to use holiday leave to self-isolate - UnionThere's a scheme for at-risk workers to stay home but a union says it's being ignored.25 Aug 01:14 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 latest: New cases, supermarkets closed, hunt for bus passengersThere are now 111 active cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 shuts two West Auckland supermarketsCountdowns in Te Atatū South and LynnMall closed after Covid-19 case visits.22 Aug 05:16 AM
New ZealandProduct limits dropped at leading supermarket chainPanic buying fears sparked the limits, but that hasn't occurred this lockdown.22 Aug 01:05 AM
LifestyleNo more 'nasties': Countdown to use natural products in baked goodsOver 60 Countdown products have been changed due to growing demand for natural products.08 Aug 10:02 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
Lifestyle'Call it what it is': Countdown renames section in 'world first'The move is a world-first for supermarkets, Countdown claims.25 Jun 08:15 PM
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
ConstructionCountdown hub build will create 150 jobsA 38,000sqm Countdown hub will add to high demand for those skilled in construction18 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandWatch: Loggerhead Abby stars on World Turtle DayShe's lost a flipper, but the future's still looking bright for Abby.23 May 12:02 AM
New ZealandCountdown installs temperature scanners for staffBut union says the company are not "medical practitioners".30 Apr 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Disheartening': Supermarket rage - 600% spike in staff abuse by customersThe abuse was 'incredibly disheartening' for shop staff working during the lockdown.29 Apr 03:12 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
Retail7500 new online supermarket slots: Countdown launches giant estoreCustomer-free store based in Penrose, Auckland, will see more than 7500 orders a week.15 Apr 05:00 PM
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
