Business'Can I see your ID?': Countdown's energy drink restrictionThe restriction will be imposed throughout the 180 Countdown stores nationwide.02 Sep 12:33 AM
LifestyleStress-free: Supermarkets reveal best times to shopNo one loves to queue for anything at the best of times, let alone at the supermarket.19 Aug 01:47 AM
New ZealandMice and men: Rodents run wild in Takanini CountdownShoppers flee from mice in Takanini Countdown.18 Jul 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouple say they were mocked by tow truck company after parking mistakeMayor says $295 towing fee was "totally disproportionate".17 Jul 11:00 PM
AgribusinessGet ready to scramble for eggs: supplier warns of shortage and price hikesThe country's largest food and beverage wholesaler is warning of an egg shortage.08 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis dob in plastic bag ban floutersAttitudes and behaviours changed: Kiwis by and large accept single-use plastic bag ban.05 Jul 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMillion Milestones: New levels of tolerance needed as NZ counts down to 5 millionThe combined Asian, Pacific and Maori population will outnumber Europeans in Auckland.16 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhanganui aims to be gay-friendly capital of NZWhanganui looks to become the LGBTQI capital of NZ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Mar 12:00 AM
BDBDCompaniesMega-mall to get even bigger? Sylvia Park owner's $25m land grabSylvia Park's owner pays $25m for a nearby site.18 Dec 08:40 PM
PoliticsMoney will extend air training; help iwi initiativesFunding announced includes $400,000 toward possible aviation hub in Whanganui15 Nov 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsBanana shortage: Blame the shipsBananas running short at New Zealand supermarkets because of shipping changes09 Nov 12:57 AM
New ZealandCountdown investigates glass in banana claimEat with caution: Man claims to have found slither of glass inside his banana.23 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandGreens take aim at NZ's supermarket 'duopoly'Greens want the Commence Commission to look into supermarkets after petrol companies.11 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandPM 'would not be surprised' if supermarkets were looked into nextPM hints the supermarket sector may be looked into by the Commerce Commission.10 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandPukekohe childcare centre downgraded after animal faeces found in sandpitKids Count Pukekohe has been found to have breached four early childhood regulations.04 Oct 08:05 PM
BusinessNeedles found in strawberries in AucklandCountdown warns customers after needles found in fruit bought in Auckland supermarket.23 Sep 07:30 AM
CompaniesBoss sells company shares only months into jobA2 Milk's new CEO has sold her stake in the company.23 Sep 02:43 AM
New ZealandBag ban prompts shoppers to steal supermarket baskets, trolleysSupermarket's amnesty to return shopping trolleys.23 Aug 10:15 PM
RetailPak'nSave takes UMF honey off shelves after theftsSupermarkets take extra measures to stop theft of UMF honey products.22 Aug 07:41 PM
EconomyCompanies put an end to plastic pollutionIt we don't act now, more plastic will be in the oceans than fish.04 Jun 07:46 PM
EnvironmentEditorial: Doing without what you couldn't do withoutShame of being spotted with a plastic shopping bag - like being caught smoking in public23 May 02:00 AM
EnvironmentMitre 10 cuts single-use plastic bagsFrom July 1 plastic bags will be gone and customers will be encouraged to take their own.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarkets' move 'widens' surveillanceSupermarkets maintain their facial data collection complies with privacy rules.14 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandShoppers splash out for Mother's DayWe love to treat our mums to flowers, chocolate and a thoughtful card on Mother's Day.11 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentWhanganui supermarket to scrap plastic bagsPlastic bags will soon be a thing of the past at Whanganui's Countdown Victoria Ave store.07 May 07:00 PM
BusinessSupermarket introduces 'quiet shopping hour' for people with autismParents all over the country have been calling on other stores to get on board.18 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMaori, Pacific, special needs will be priorities in schools reviewTerms of reference for review of Tomorrow's Schools focus on responding to child's needs.12 Mar 09:47 PM
New Zealand$10 cauliflower! Wet weather wreaks havoc on shoppersRecent rain has decreased supply of some vegetables and made them more expensive.03 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandPlastic perhaps not so fantasticPlastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?25 Feb 05:01 AM
BusinessBread shortage risk amid fear of strikeBakers' strike could cause bread shortage, says union.01 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandKiwi supermarkets to keep selling under-16s energy drinksWhen kids drink too much caffeine they can become anxious and their learning interrupted23 Jan 01:51 AM
New Zealand200,000 tonnes of Auckland rubbish sent to landfill a yearIt leaves the kerb in a bin and we never see it again - where does Auckland's rubbish go?02 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessMan denied zero-alcohol beer because it's a 'gateway drink'Man's wife calls rule 'nonsensical', but major supermarket chains follow it.19 Dec 12:12 AM
BusinessCountdown donates $120,000 to food rescue charitiesA total of $120,000 will be donated to charities in Countdown's Food Rescue programme.09 Dec 04:00 PM
