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Costco: 'Hundreds, maybe even a thousand' in weekend queue

One Costco shopper thought up to 1000 people might be in the line at new store today.

Focus: New World’s Everyday Low Price put to the test

In a battle for the cheapest groceries, New World has entered the competition with its Everyday Low Price initiative, but does it ease the damage at the checkout? Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Karen's Diner bringing the world's worst service to NZ

Would you pay for the worst service? You soon can with what could be the world's rudest restaurant, Karen's Diner, coming to NZ. Video / NZ Herald

Your picks for supermarket sheriff

The good, the bad and the far-out.

Dinner's served: Shiny new supermarket collectible revealed

Will Countdown's latest offering rival the great New World Smeg craze of 2020?

New grocery sector watchdog: How much funding and support will it get?

Small pool of expertise for the $22 billion-a-year sector watchdog job.

Editorial: Farewell to a slice of Kiwi life

EDITORIAL: Crumbs, there goes the Ernest Adams' raspberry slice too.

Delivery wars: DoorDash, Uber Eats, Menulog, Delivereasy and Yummi

The food delivery industry is in growth mode, so who comes out on top?

Pandemic exposes NZ's supply chain vulnerability

Inflation is at the highest it has been in years because of the pressures of the pandemic.

Price of mince: Budget-friendly staple now too expensive for some

Free-range chicken breasts are often cheaper than once-humble mince.

Why so long? Critical worker register could take another two weeks

Business leader warns register will add unnecessary bureaucracy.

Focus: Supermarket shelves empty post traffic light announcement

Supermarket shelves have been stripped empty in many supermarkets across the country following Sunday's announcement. Video / NZ Herald

'No need to panic buy': Kiwis flock as red light move announced

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says there is no need to rush to the shops.

Bad taste in mouth: Woop customers complain about Christmas food boxes

Hundreds of comments have criticised the brand's Christmas box.

Focus: Price of coffee set to increase with global supply issues

Global supply issues could soon see New Zealanders paying more for their favourite cup of coffee. Video / NZ Herald

RJ's licorice recalled after using lead-contaminated sugar

Confectionery brand RJ's has been affected by a recent major recall of sugar.