It was hoped the move would give suppliers more financial certainty during the lockdown.

The special Government email was set up to dob in potential price gouging during lockdown.

Foodstuffs has announced a 10 per cent pay rise for those working during the lockdown.

Foodstuffs boss Chris Quinn talks Easter opening and price gouging.

Having to keep a two-metre distance is making queues appear longer than they really are.

And an employee doesn't have to contract the virus for an employer to get into trouble.

Customers can apply who are classified as most at risk or vulnerable by the Government.

"We're proud to be able to do our bit to make their lives easier."

Auckland man urges measures to be put in place to assist over-70s online food shoppers.

Police called after long queue at gun shop.

Special measures have been introduced at supermarkets to protect shoppers and staff.

A major supermarket chain is urging Kiwis to recognise others' needs.

Retailers are calling for people to be calm and shop normally.

"We may all need to take a deep breath or two collectively."

Supermarkets across New Zealand have come together asking for calm amid the outbreak.

Despite PM's pleas for calm, shoppers continue to flood into supermarkets to bulk buy.

Some New World and Pak'n Save stores are feeling the heat for online deliveries.

Shopper reveals how supermarket staff are abused by frustrated customers.

Shopper says it was as if people were 'stocking up for the apocalypse'.

Pak'nSave Albany is one store which is currently restricting numbers of customers.

The Four Square sold 3.8 tonnes of poppy seed in one year.

What does cat food have in common with avocados, Weet-Bix, mayonnaise, bread and eggs?

It's so expensive the bottle isn't even on the shelf, the duty manager has to collect it.

Many shoppers were irate after stores ran out of stock, leaving them empty-handed.

The supermarket launched the promotion in November and it ended yesterday.

The scam falsely promises customers free groceries if they like certain Facebook posts.

Pak'nSave Manukau staff are working in-store at least 22 hours per day, sheesh!

Whangaparaoa couple get quite a surprise when about to open bag of buns.

Aggregated data says most Kiwis do their biggest grocery shops the weeks before Christmas.

Four separate households from across NZ were selected to take part in an experiment.