New Zealand'A nightmare': Single parents told to leave children in supermarket carparkThought shopping was hard under lockdown? Try being a single parent.08 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarkets busier than ChristmasThe day would be busier than Christmas for Countdown's distribution centres.08 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Countdown relaxes some product limitsThe limits were changed to help Kiwis shop less often during the coronavirus lockdown.07 Apr 08:56 PM
New ZealandLeave the bags in the boot, say supermarketsSome supermarkets are asking customers to bag groceries once they're back at the car.06 Apr 07:53 PM
New ZealandSupermarkets call for calm after staff member punchedThe incident occurred one week into lockdown.03 Apr 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Supermarkets corner the produce sectorWe say:Supermarkets are weathering the storm and staff deserve all the thanks we can give.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeek one of lockdown: What life's been like for essential workersMost Kiwis are holed up at home so spare a thought for those keeping the country ticking.03 Apr 06:40 AM
New ZealandFood price-gouging complaints to Govt's 'Price Watch' inbox continue to riseMost complaints relate to food staples, such as flour, bread and meat.03 Apr 05:49 AM
Retail1000 alerts on price gouging sent to Govt inboxThe special Government email was set up to dob in potential price gouging during lockdown.31 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandCountdown to bring back supermarket specialsFoodstuffs has announced a 10 per cent pay rise for those working during the lockdown.29 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandEssential service employers could face prosecution if staff exposed to virusAnd an employee doesn't have to contract the virus for an employer to get into trouble.26 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandCountdown gives priority to over 70s and 'vulnerable customers'Customers can apply who are classified as most at risk or vulnerable by the Government.26 Mar 09:44 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Auckland man, 70, describes month-long wait for online groceriesAuckland man urges measures to be put in place to assist over-70s online food shoppers.26 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Countdown axes weekly specialsOn its website, Countdown says its too busy to offer any weekly specials.25 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandAuckland supermarket turned into giant online-only storeGrey Lynn Countdown closed to personal shoppers.24 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandPerspex screens, payWave: Countdown reveals virus lockdown measuresCountdown says the changes could be upsetting to some but are necessary amid the outbreak.24 Mar 05:02 PM
RetailCoronavirus: Truckies pledge to deliverEssential industries assure NZ there will be ample supplies to get through the lockdown.23 Mar 05:45 PM
New Zealand'This isn't fair': Kiwis swarm supermarkets, alcohol stores before lockdownRetailers are calling for people to be calm and shop normally.23 Mar 04:44 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Supermarkets come together to ask for calmSupermarkets across New Zealand have come together asking for calm amid the outbreak.19 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Supermarkets call for calm as shoppers abuse staffShopper reveals how supermarket staff are abused by frustrated customers.18 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandMums accused of panic buying while doing regular grocery shopThe two supermarket giants are urging people to shop as they usually would.17 Mar 04:43 PM
BusinessCoronavirus: Supermarkets working overtime to re-stock after panic buyingShopper says it was as if people were 'stocking up for the apocalypse'.29 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandHighest-stocked supermarket items shed light on how we spendWhat does cat food have in common with avocados, Weet-Bix, mayonnaise, bread and eggs?31 Jan 04:00 PM
RetailCountdown goes plastic-free in trial to reduce wrappingThe test will be carried out over 10 weeks in three stores.26 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandIs this self-serve checkout the future of grocery shopping?There are only two Countdown self-serve checkouts like this in all of New Zealand.22 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandFireworks shot from cars as Guy Fawkes night loomsNo public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.03 Nov 10:07 PM
New ZealandCountdown taking applications for sustainability projectsA share of $25,000 for schools to kick-start planet-friendly projects is up for grabs.20 Oct 06:50 PM
New ZealandCountdown collectables: Superhero 'incredibly' hard to find for shoppersCountdown customers could collect a Disney Word tile for every $30 spent in-store.18 Oct 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Common sense' needed when selling 0 per cent beer, Consumer NZ saysCountdown refused to sell alcohol-free beer to a customer.14 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandShopper dismayed as Countdown demands ID for non-alcoholic beerIt's not illegal to sell 0 per cent beer to under 18s.13 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandPower cut hits New Lynn's LynnMall and nearby homesLynnMall in West Auckland hit by power cut.13 Oct 07:11 AM
New ZealandReusable or compostable: Countdown stocks alternatives to reduce nappy wasteThe move was designed to reduce the amount of plastic waste thrown away each year.10 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandSupermarket ssshhh-opping: Autism-friendly hour at Countdowns nationwideNoise will be reduced, along with lighting and other in-store distractions.08 Oct 08:27 PM
New ZealandPowerball jackpots to $25mPowerball has jackpotted to $25m on Saturday after no one won the mid-week draw.02 Oct 09:55 AM
