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More customers claim supermarkets overcharged them for underweight chicken
Customers find packets are underweight by as much as 75g.
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Supermarket rats: Two caught at store in five weeks since reopening
The store reopened on February 28 after weeks of closures due to an infestation.
Caught on video: Arson charge filed, eight months after blaze in Countdown toilet paper aisle
Bystanders recorded the blaze as it reached up to the supermarket's ceiling.
Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans
The supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.
$1b+ Oyster Group fund suspends investor withdrawals, selling properties
It says the fund must keep capital to meet its needs and service higher borrowing costs.
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
Dunedin Countdown reopens after rat infestation
A Dunedin Countdown has reopened its doors after a plague of rats shut it down for more than two weeks. Video / ODT
Countdown store plagued by rats reopens, shoppers return to free chocolates
Customers return after 18 days of closures due to rat infestation.
Matt Heath: Are rats really that bad?
OPINION: As our sworn enemy, they must die - but part of me feels for the little guys.
Dunedin Countdown reopening postponed yet again after another rat discovered
The supermarket has captured more than 20 rats since early February.
Another rat caught at Countdown Dunedin store, still closed
Another rat was caught at the troubled store today.
'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmacked
Another incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.
Leaked memo shows Woolworths' plans to combat pests
The document comes after rodents were found at two Woolworths stores in recent weeks.
Why do some supermarket cheeses cost 50 per cent more than others?
Cheese suppliers say the difference is not just down to the packaging.
'Crisis contagion': Expert weighs in on supermarkets rats and mice problems
Crisis management expert says industry is at risk of 'crisis contagion'.
'Bloody filthy': Shopper disgusted by pigeons roosting on Woolworths shelf
Woolworths owned the problem. Pigeons can cause salmonella, E.Coli and fungal infections.
Oh, rats: Dunedin supermarket closed for fourth day as pest control continues
Around 21 rats had been caught in the store over the past week.
13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks out
An employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.
How a flaw in Woolworths loyalty app paid for booze and groceries
Woolworths customers spent up large before the points sharing loophole was closed.
Woolworths scrambles to close loophole after shoppers register multiple cards
New loyalty card hits first speedbump after shoppers find rort for vouchers.
Annual household living costs increased 7 per cent - who was hit hardest?
The cost of living is outpacing inflation - up 7 per cent. But there is good news.
Consumer NZ warns of pitfalls of supermarket loyalty schemes
The consumer advocacy organisation is warning of cost-saving and privacy issues.
Woolworths slashes 70 per cent from its NZ supermarkets’ value
The writedown follows claims New Zealand supermarkets are uncompetitive.
Supermarket staff left cowering in back room after late night break in
Police called off pursuit because of dangerous driving but nab offenders soon after.
New lobby group vows to hold Government’s ‘feet to fire’ on grocery shake-up
Sue Chetwin is fronting a new group that plans to lobby 'furiously' for lower prices.
ELE group collapse: Volunteers race to help hundreds of laid-off workers
Woolworths provided $25,000 of food vouchers for the laid-off workers.
ELE Group collapse: Massive foodbank drive for hundreds of laid-off workers
"My phone is blowing up right now," organiser says as hundreds face a perilous Christmas.
Cost of living hits customers as Woolworths NZ's profits slashed
The supermarket giant's revenue rose 4.5 per cent.
'Nothing worse': Kiwis speak out after supermarket giant axes self-checkouts
A grocery giant decided to remove self-checkout tills. Now Kiwis and food chains react.
Supermarket swap: Napier’s two near-neighbouring Countdowns to become two Woolworths
Neither of the supermarkets separated by just one street in Napier are being sold.