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Its major growth focus is in South Auckland, including at the Wiri Logistics Estate.
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Seymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chains
The Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.
'Enough is enough': Government beefing up trespass laws, doubling fines
Associate Justice Minister: 'These changes send a clear message: enough is enough.'
Woolworths issues major recall of contaminated mince
Some customers found 'foreign matter' in their meals before the recall was announced.
Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’
'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.
Supermarket crackdown: Grocery code shake-up gets mixed reaction from industry players
One says it'll bring transparency while another questions if it has the right balance.
'Last day today': 15,000-person Auckland suburb to have no supermarket for year
Woolworths Te Atatū is giving treats to customers today on its final day of opening.
Business owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'
He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.
Opinion: Stop waiting for a foreign hero, NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from within
OPINION: An international brand is not the hero – local, NZ-owned competition is.
Auckland suburb of 15,000 people to have no supermarket for year
Loss of shop comes as the suburb intensifies, nearest other store over 2.6km away.
West Auckland supermarket shutting, staff futures uncertain
More than 50 staff are waiting to find out if they will be out of a job.
Woolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceries
The grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.
Woolworths NZ sales up as industrial action hampers Aussie result
Woolworths NZ rebranded 35 supermarkets from 'Countdown' to 'Woolworths' this half.
Two reasons why Woolworths plans 188% distribution centre expansion
'Further investment in supporting infrastructure is required for the business'.
Foodstuffs to appeal ComCom merger decision
The merger was denied last month by the Commerce Commission.
Letters: Don't we want cheaper groceries?
OPINION: 'More expensive bureaucrats to roll back existing bureaucrats.'
Opinion: Why supermarkets need a regulatory kick up the backside
OPINION: Unfortunately, a level playing field is not much use if nobody turns up to play.
Crunching the numbers: How does a grocery shop compare to 2022?
What happens when the price at the checkout keeps rising but your budget does not?
Hastings council signs agreement to sell land for new Flaxmere supermarket
Supermarket giants deny involvement with the site.
Grocery shopping today? Here's what you need to know about supermarkets after IT outage
However some self-serve kiosks are still down.
Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle
Duchaan Fraser now has to pay $4000 back to Woolworths at $15 a week.
Countdown overhaul: 'Dark store' and EV chargers in new Woolworths empire
'Dark store' and direct-to-boot offerings as well as EV chargers feature in overhauls.
MrBeast in Hamilton? Biggest YouTuber in the world spotted at supermarket
Security team rushes to block Kiwi mum trying to get photo for young son.
Melanie Bracewell's egg-cellent joke draws Woolworths' attention
Woolworths responded after the comedian slammed their less-than-impressive egg reviews.