LifestyleMelanie Bracewell's egg-cellent joke draws Woolworths' attentionWoolworths responded after the comedian slammed their less-than-impressive egg reviews.09 May 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Couldn't believe it': Kiwi shoppers left 'deflated' by supermarket prize error"We celebrated our $30 windfall for a few hours yesterday then were very deflated."09 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandMore customers claim supermarkets overcharged them for underweight chickenCustomers find packets are underweight by as much as 75g.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesTackling NZ’s food waste problemWoolworths’ ambitious goal to keep unsold food from landfill.28 Apr 12:00 PM
New ZealandWoolworths rolls out body cameras for staff as assaults riseThe rollout is part of Woolworths’ three year, $45 million programme to add more security.22 Apr 12:43 AM
New ZealandFresh new look for Hāwera supermarketWhen will other Taranaki and Whanganui Countdowns follow suit?18 Apr 08:00 PM
BusinessJail threat, apologies as Aussie supermarket chiefs front up to Senate inquiryA parliamentary hearing on prices at the checkout got fiery.16 Apr 10:31 PM
New ZealandSnap, crackle, shock! Large dead mouse spotted amongst cereal at Auckland supermarketOne customer who saw the rodent 'looked like she was going to be sick'.15 Apr 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Customer spots sign splattered with bird poo hanging over foodBirds and rats have plagued supermarkets nationwide in the past two months.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarkets remove Lotto counters as in-store sales dropThe drop in in-store sales and staff needed for Lotto counters has had an effect.05 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket rats: Two caught at store in five weeks since reopeningThe store reopened on February 28 after weeks of closures due to an infestation.04 Apr 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWatchdog outlines case against proposed supermarket mergerCommerce Commission outlines objections to Foodstuffs merger, final decision to come.04 Apr 04:56 AM
CrimeCaught on video: Arson charge filed, eight months after blaze in Countdown toilet paper aisleBystanders recorded the blaze as it reached up to the supermarket's ceiling.04 Apr 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSupermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plansThe supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.03 Apr 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Choking on their expensive Weet-Bix': Commerce Commission rejects Warehouse complaintThe Commerce Commission has dismissed its complaint.20 Mar 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$1b+ Oyster Group fund suspends investor withdrawals, selling propertiesIt says the fund must keep capital to meet its needs and service higher borrowing costs.19 Mar 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhere new supermarkets have opened and might rise soonWhere are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.06 Mar 07:23 PM
RetailWhat you need to know about Woolworths’ half-year resultsWe have heard a lot in recent years about supermarkets and how much money they make.29 Feb 08:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Grocery Action Group opposes Foodstuffs mergerMerger monstrous for hard-pressed shoppers, would reinforce 'duopoly', lobby group says.28 Feb 08:21 PM
New ZealandRat find postpones reopening of Dunedin CountdownPests continue to emerge at the besieged South Dunedin store.25 Feb 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher Niesche: Tough at the top as Woolworths CEO resignation warrantedBrad Banducci had to resign after a controversial interview.25 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandDunedin Countdown reopening postponed yet again after another rat discoveredThe supermarket has captured more than 20 rats since early February.25 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin Countdown set to reopen after no rats trapped overnightThe supermarket has been closed for the past two weeks.23 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandRat-plagued Countdown supermarket pushes back reopening - againCountdown Dunedin South has been closed for almost two weeks to eliminate the pests.21 Feb 05:41 AM
RetailWoolworths Group CEO steps down after interview storm-outThe supermarket giant also announced its half-year results.21 Feb 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Running rampant': Rat sightings keep supermarket closed another dayFurther sightings of rats at the beleaguered Countdown.18 Feb 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diary of ... supermarket verminOPINION: A little bit of aeration never hurt anybody. But it might hurt vermin.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.16 Feb 02:58 AM
New Zealand'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmackedAnother incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.15 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandLeaked memo shows Woolworths' plans to combat pestsThe document comes after rodents were found at two Woolworths stores in recent weeks.15 Feb 04:38 AM
BusinessWhy do some supermarket cheeses cost 50 per cent more than others?Cheese suppliers say the difference is not just down to the packaging.14 Feb 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Bloody filthy': Shopper disgusted by pigeons roosting on Woolworths shelfWoolworths owned the problem. Pigeons can cause salmonella, E.Coli and fungal infections.14 Feb 04:54 AM
New Zealand'Pull out all the stops': Reduced rates to get new Flaxmere supermarket?'Trade-offs' may have to be offered to get deal across the line.13 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigatingWoolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.12 Feb 01:56 AM