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Newstalk ZB’s Heather du Plessis-Allan tries Woolworths' new 'tearless' onions
The new onion variety is a first for the New Zealand market.
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Foodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit'
Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply.
Food prices surge 4.4% as butter, eggs, and mince hit new highs
A 500g block of butter at Woolworths increased from $5.80 to $8.50.
'Just isn't good enough': Willis warns of tougher penalties for supermarkets
Misleading promotional practices and common pricing errors have to stop, minister says.
Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.
'The way of the future': How delivery apps are redefining supermarket shopping
Supermarkets like FreshChoice Epsom now stay open until 9pm for online orders.
Major NZ retailers using staff body cameras raises privacy concerns
Staff will wear the cameras but will switch them on only when they feel at risk.
Watchdog assessing complaints after Woolies' false Milkrun ad pricing
Commerce Commission receives multiple inquiries over Facebook ads for delivery service.
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.
Woolworths apologises for false pricing, blames 'human error' for cheap butter
Butter was being advertised at $5.50 but actually cost $9.55 on the company's app.
Kiwi oat milk company lands major Australian supermarket deal
Founder says the expansion across the Tasman is a significant milestone.
'Lower prices': Govt's next steps on supermarket shake-up
The Government has met with major and smaller supermarket operators.
Auckland supermarket, chemist latest locations of interest in measles case
Health NZ advises checking immunisation status for those who visited the locations.
22 West Auckland supermarket staff exposed to shopper infected with measles, some sent home
People in Woolworths Kelston, on ferries and at a carpark were potentially exposed.
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Woolworths
The commission signalled the charges in December.
Lotto luck? The town where one store sold four winning tickets
A store has sold four winning Lotto tickets worth $17k – plus a Powerball Second Division.
Paddock to Pantry to triple range with new warehouse, second store
The online supermarket is pitching itself as a real alternative to the big players.
Tense video shows armed police standoff at Akl supermarket
Police came to arrest a man who allegedly took a fake gun onto a bus.
'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.
Woolworths Te Atatū closing today, half the 55 staff to relocate
Staff will give treats to customers and have a catered dinner to mark the closure.
'No lessening of competition': Woolworths' acquisition gets green light
It follows Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s similar decision on April 9.
Grocery Commissioner doubles down on supermarket shake-up
Pierre van Heerden has fired a shot at the big supermarket operators.
Food prices jump 3.5% in March
Grocery prices increased 0.9%, with chocolate and yoghurt leading the rise.
Flaxmere welcomes new supermarket after year-long wait
Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at the Flaxmere Village Centre.
'Absolutely immiserating': Thousands of Woolworths workers could see pay cut under restructure, union claims
The company says the changes will improve its customers' shopping experience.
Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation
What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?
Woolworths supermarkets around NZ affected by electronic pricing glitch
Shoppers were confronted by notices on doors saying stores were closed.
Surprise! Graham Norton holds wine tasting in Auckland supermarket
The television host made the stop while touring a show in New Zealand.
Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright
Can the Govt force supermarket duopoly de-merger? Competition lawyer explains
Finance Minister Nicola Willis fired warning shots yesterday at Foodstuffs and Woolworths.