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!['Disgusting': Customer spots sign splattered with bird poo hanging over food](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Disgusting': Customer spots sign splattered with bird poo hanging over food
Birds and rats have plagued supermarkets nationwide in the past two months.
![Supermarket rats: Two caught at store in five weeks since reopening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
$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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Matt Heath: Are rats really that bad?
OPINION: As our sworn enemy, they must die - but part of me feels for the little guys.
![Another rat caught at Countdown Dunedin store, still closed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Consumer NZ warns of pitfalls of supermarket loyalty schemes
The consumer advocacy organisation is warning of cost-saving and privacy issues.