Supermarkets
MPI investigating alleged rat problem at Dunedin supermarket
The Ministry For Primary Industries confirmed its investigating an alleged rat problem at a Dunedin south supermarket following complaints. Woolworth admits its Andersons Bay road store has "recently… Audio
Investigation into supermarkets as shoppers struggle with costs
A Wellington mum says she's relying on bread and pasta to keep food costs down and fill tummies at home. Shoppers say fruit, veggies, meat and dairy products are blowing the budget and they're looking… Audio
Abuse towards Woolworths staff rises towards Christmas
Abuse towards Woolworths staff risen towards Christmas Daily abuse towards supermarket staff has risen significantly over the past six months in the lead up to Christmas. Woolworths says instances of… Audio
'Keep eating it' - Kumara growers need help to leave dismal season behind
Ruawai kumara grower Warwick Simpson hopes seed contingency schemes will bring hope to the paddocks. Audio
'Keep eating it' - Kumara growers need help to leave dismal season behind
Ruawai kumara grower Warwick Simpson hopes seed contingency schemes will bring hope to the paddocks.
AudioConsumer NZ sceptical GST on fruit and veg will reach shoppers
Labour's policy to remove GST on fruit and vegetables - previously labelled as 'boondoggle' by its own Finance Minister - has found few friends since its announcement on Sunday. Labour is promising to… Audio
Lifesaving tech on UK supermarket trolleys
A trip to the supermarket might seem like a shortcut to raised blood pressure with the cost of living crisis, but jokes aside it could actually be a life saver. As part of a UK study… Video, Audio
Panadol, chocolate, meat, shoplifters most wanted - police
Panadol..chocolate and meat are just some of the goodies being targetted by hardcore shoplifters according to a specialist police unit.
Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has reported a 40% percent… Video, Audio
The price pain of supermarket shopping
Grocery bills are going up and up - is it possible to do your weekly shop without visiting the supermarket? Audio
The price pain of supermarket shopping
Grocery bills are going up and up - is it possible to do your weekly shop without visiting the supermarket?
AudioGrocery suppliers warned for pressuring online store over prices
NZ grocery suppliers have been warned that pressuring an online supermarket to increase prices would amount to breaking the law.
Auckland-based online supermarket, Supie, says multiple suppliers are… Audio
The Week in Detail: Floods, eggs, and Carmel Sepuloni
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Floods, eggs, and Carmel Sepuloni
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioCan the egg shortage be cracked?
Omelettes, quiches and even the mighty pavlova are off the menu - The Detail looks at why eggs are in such short supply. Audio
Can the egg shortage be cracked?
Omelettes, quiches and even the mighty pavlova are off the menu - The Detail looks at why eggs are in such short supply.
AudioBusiness commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Senior writer at interest.co.nz Rebecca Stevenson examines whether the four-day work week has reached a tipping point? And there is more competition in the grocery sector with new online supermarket… Audio
Food prices rise at fastest annual rate in 13 years
Food prices have risen at their fastest annual rate in 13 years. Data from Stats NZ shows food prices were 8.3 percent higher this month compared to the same period last year.
And Countdown says… Video, Audio
Body camera trial to protect frontline supermarket staff
Countdown supermarkets is considering trialling the use of body cameras for some staff in a bid to address chronic verbal abuse directed at staff and as physical assaults become more common. Body… Audio
More supermarket reform - wholesale operations to be opened to rivals
The country's two main supermarket chains Countdown and Foodstuffs could soon be forced to open their wholesale operations to smaller rivals. The government is expected to make an announcement later… Audio
The Week in Detail: Duopolies, polytechs and Niue
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio