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How an extra 16 minutes led to father’s 'painful' $85 fine at Pak’nSave
The Manurewa man aimed to save money with his store switch but ended up paying much more.
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Unplugging the economic potential of supermarket jobs | Herald NOW Business
Duncan Bridgeman - Managing Editor, NZME Business, looks at what it takes to go from stacking shelves to running your own supermarket. Video|Herald NOW Business
Inside Four Square: How to become a supermarket owner
NZME business editor Duncan Bridgeman speaks to three Four Square owners about becoming a supermarket owner and the challenges they face.
Kleptomaniac claim: Recividist shoplifter says she has undiagnosed disorder
Alicia Te Papa put items in a trolley then walked out of the store without paying.
The NZ supermarket swaps that actually save money – and the ones that don’t
Find out where real savings lie – and the swaps that cost you more at checkout.
Two-for-one bust as police nab four men in supermarket thefts
A shopping list of items to steal was found on one of the arrested men.
New $50 million Te Atatū supermarket
GN Construction is nearing completion of the makeover of the ex-Woolworths, turning it into New World Te Atatū.
Labelling loophole: Allergy group warns of risks with in-store bakery rules
The lack of an allergen list on Pak'nSave hot cross buns is sparking a call for change.
NZ First to campaign on breaking up supermarket duopoly
A three-point plan to shake up the supermarket sector and deliver lower prices for Kiwis.
Fuel price surge squeezes restaurants and retailers as Kiwis cut spending
Two-thirds of restaurants report fewer customers as costs and delivery charges rise.
Middle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?
Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Worried shoppers strip supermarket shelves of goods as Cyclone Vaianu looms
Foodstuffs stores may shorten opening hours, with PAK'nSAVE Kaitaia shut at 8pm.
Calm before the storm: Retail rush expected as Cyclone Vaianu approaches Bay of Plenty
MetService warns Western Bay of Plenty could experience winds of up to 130km/h.
Four Square owners fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers at Taupō store
Foodstuffs North Island said it was 'shocked and deeply disappointed'.
Limited edition Easter product recalled after mislabelling
Customers with a milk allergy are entitled to a refund.
Liquidated Auckland supermarket allegedly owes $2.9m to more than 90 creditors
The supermarket was placed into liquidation after a creditor petitioned the High Court.
Auckland CBD's most prominent projects: Ten reasons to celebrate or cry
Cry over Seascape and Symphony. Celebrate Precinct and so much else in the city's heart.
'Laughable': More people complain about Woolworths' use of AI in job interviews
The Herald recently reported on a teen who said he was unfairly judged by an AI interview.
'Just a way of life': Shoplifting twins say they were raised to steal in order to eat
The 24-year-olds targeted supermarkets across Auckland.
Fresh food frustrations: Northlanders hit out as veges spoil within days
Kiwi households throw out $1364 of food each year, much of it from bad storage.
Oh, rats: Woolworths fined $33k for four-month rat infestation at Dunedin supermarket
Staff logged 112 rat sightings at the store in late 2023 - only 10 were caught.
'Easter gold': Top selling chocolate eggs in short supply a week before Easter
A Cadbury spokesperson joked the Mini Eggs shortage was 'no yolk'.
McCain plant closure follows $17m loss and soaring related-party loans
Current unsecured borrowings jumped from $38.4m to $96.8m in one year.
'Pretty stupid': Teenager applying for supermarket job says AI made false comments about his personality
The AI told Jesse he might “struggle with distractions" when doing mundane tasks.
Small Business: The Polish dumpling brand aiming for every Kiwi freezer
Kate Grater talks to Tom Raynel about her small food business Pierogi Joint.
Fed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fast
Jared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.
Supermarket boom: Is your area about to get a new store?
Woolworths Paerāta Rise will open next February with an online order hub.
Woolworths boss warns supermarket break-up could push grocery prices higher
Woolworths NZ keeps just 2.3c from every $1, with 62c going to suppliers.
Editorial: Hungry New Zealanders face food insecurity for the first time
OPINION: Inflation and the cost of living continue to be the top issues for Kiwis.
'Full pace on design' – New World Victoria Park boss on rebuild
Ponsonby/Herne Bay/St Marys Bay locals fume about what appears to them to be a dead site.