The year's wet weather brought with it more need for cold and flu meds

Pears, potatos and an uninflated balloon were among the more disappointing treats.

This year's wet weather continues to hike the price of fresh produce

Last Labour Weekend we munched through more than 51,000 sausages

Coke says they've recommended the retail price of their smaller cans should be lower.

Coke has reduced its can size by nearly 10 per cent from 355ml to 330ml.

Foodstuffs is the second major supermarket brand to commit to phasing out caged egg sales

Chocolate Santa's spied on supermarket shelves already

A homeless family will get a roof over their heads after a hand up from the marae.

Ponsonby supermarket evacuated after burglar alarm fills the shop with smoke.

The initiative allows victims to search for help online without leaving a trace.

Donations of sanitary items are increasing for the Salvation Army to distribute.

The annual Countdown Winter Appeal has kicked off with a study that reveals those in need.

The wet weather is hitting shoppers in the pocket as fresh produce shortages continue.

For anyone doubting whether last summer was a dud, supermarket sales figures prove it was.

The chefs have needed to get creative with crops like leafy greens hard to come by

Perhaps surprisingly, buying in bulk is not always the cheapest way to get your groceries.

This year Kiwis will chomp through enough chocolate eggs to fill 23,000 chilly bins

Farmer "absolutely not" aware his caged eggs were allegedly passed off as free-range.

A popular salad brand has been withdrawn from supermarkets and fast-food outlets.

For every sanitary product bought by a company, another will be given to a high school for free.

Pharmac is considering funding women's hygiene products as the cost leaves some resorting to rags and old clothing as an alternative. The

Labour and Act say they will back a Green Party proposal to give domestic violence victims up to 10 days' paid leave.

Supporters of a bill seeking to legislate for domestic violence leave are urging for it to be sent to select committee, saying victim's lives depend on it.

Plans to expand Countdown Regent in Whangarei are being challenged by some of its neighbours.

Lewis Road believes Fonterra has copied its milk packaging for its Kapiti Milk range, including shape and labelling which uses a similar cow.

Three popular products for children have been recalled because they could cause serious injury or death.

The owners of an Auckland motel say they are the victims of a dirty trick after they were accused by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters of advertising for cheap, illegal labour.

Watch NZH Focus: Rival supermarket chains are joining forces to tackle childhood obesity, a growing problem in New Zealand.

Consumer's annual supermarket price survey has named this supermarket as the cheapest store in the country's six centres where prices were tracked.