EnergyChild inspires supermarket's energy successA supermarket's success at the national energy efficiency awards is largely down to an eco-conscious seven-year old.25 May 12:26 AM
BusinessFonterra cuts domestic milk pricesDairy giant Fonterra will reduce its domestic milk price from the end of the month and the savings look likely to be passed on to consumers at supermarkets. Fonterra froze the wholesale milk price for New Zealand after a public outcry last year.10 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPak'n Save cheapest for 11th year in rowSurvey finds no-frills supermarket up to 10 per cent better value than closest rivals.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandChina buys up big in NZ baby milkAuckland supermarkets are selling baby milk formula to Chinese exporters thousands of cans at a time while rationing them to other shoppers, unbeknown to authorities.15 Apr 05:30 PM
CompaniesFonterra, supermarkets focus of milk price probeFonterra is being asked to hand over its raw milk price calculations to the Commerce Commission, as it looks into whether a full milk price inquiry is justified.12 Apr 04:20 AM
EmploymentFoodstuffs axes 100 jobsFoodstuffs Wellington is making more than 100 people redundant in the lower North Island as part of a restructuring to save $4 million a year.04 Apr 01:15 AM
EconomyCarter rules out intervention on milk pricesAgriculture Minister David Carter has ruled out government intervention to keep milk prices down, saying high international prices will benefit the New Zealand economy.21 Feb 01:00 AM
BDBDBusinessFoodstuffs' $45m distribution planFoodstuffs will pump $45 million into the Christchurch economy with a major extension to its Hornby distribution facility.10 Feb 02:30 AM
EconomyRun, rabbitsHop to it - the Year of the Rabbit is almost here. Karyn Scherer goes seeking guidance on what's in our stars.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStores pull spinach, salads after health alertSalad and spinach products sold in three supermarket chains are being recalled because of fears they contain a food-poisoning bacteria.17 Jan 04:30 PM
TaxPay now or pay later - GST in supermarketsThe country's two supermarket giants have taken different approaches to dealing with the rise in GST, which comes into effect tomorrow.29 Sep 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Crisis fails to snuff out bright ideaEnergy-saving lightbulb maker survived tough times thanks to keeping a close eye on cashflow.19 Sep 05:30 PM