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MP pay rises, hot-pool death and grocery prices | Focus Morning Bulletin April 8, 2024
MP pay rises loom amid public sector cuts, family of a missing man opens up and grocery supply costs increase in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / RNZ / NZHerald
Editorial: Caretaker Government to continue awaiting coalition agreement
OPINION: These negotiations will be the second-lengthiest in the history of MMP.
Hamish Rutherford: Final supermarket report a major backdown from ComCom
Final report is a far cry from the sweeping measures mooted last year.
Government priority in RATS orders ruins businesses' pandemic plans
A Govt decision to take RATS tests meant for private business has angered commerce group.
Government seizing rapid tests to beef up its own stocks, businesses say
After banning rapid Covid tests for a year, the Government is now seizing private stocks.
Working while infected: Industries warn of serious staff shortages
Warning self-isolation for close contacts of Covid-19 cases will cause serious shortages.
ComCom finds little enthusiasm for Government supermarkets
The Commerce Commission considers a role for Government ownership in NZ's grocery sector.
Supermarkets face 'their Telecom moment'
Food & Grocery Council welcomes report showing excessive profits among supermarkets.
Supermarket profits 'persistently high' - Kiwis pay too much, loyalty schemes confusing
Competition watchdog to reveal how competitive it believes our supermarkets really are.
The smart tech employed by Foodstuffs to free up 9000 hours of staff time
New Zealand's largest grocery retailer is turning to tech to drive efficiency.
Suppliers v supermarkets: Claims of 'anti-competitive' behaviour
Research found broad dissatisfaction among supermarket suppliers.
Strike three for Whale Oil blogger in new defamation ruling
Bankrupt blogger Cameron Slater found to have defamed public health experts.
'Hit' jobs case: Apology in defamation sequel to Dirty Politics
Settlement reached in defamation case that linked lobby groups to Whale Oil blog.
Potato chip shortage: Supply issues leave shelves bare
What do potato-lovers do when the chips are down?
Are supermarkets too powerful to bring down?
An inquiry into an industry duopoly is finding suppliers who are too afraid to speak out.
Why the supermarket inquiry might end up costing you more
The Government this week confirmed a Commerce Commission study into the supermarkets.
Are supermarket prices fair? Industry responds to Govt probe
Retail NZ says it is not for lack of competition.
Election 2020: Parties divided over folic acid in bread
Covid-19 and opposition from NZ First stopped introduction of the public health measure.
Whaleoil blogger Cameron Slater: 'I wrote for politics, not for cash'
The once-popular blogger has appeared in court to defend allegations of defamation.
Folic acid in bread could prevent 100s of miscarriages: College of Public Health Medicine
Public health clinicians believe as many as 200 miscarriages a year could be prevented.
Panic buying boosts grocery sales in February
Panic buying appears to have put a spike in consumer spending stats for February.
Coronavirus: Grocers assure NZ customers nothing will run out
Suppliers confident despite widespread reports of bulk buying items such as toilet paper.
Simon Wilson: This broken country (and the Govt that says it wants to fix it)
COMMENT: Why has Govt done so much less than promised? Simon Wilson's election challenge.
Obesity efforts slammed: 'negligence'
Expert shocked that Labour 'lagging' on improving health of the nation.
Cameron Slater ordered to testify in defamation case
Former blogger Cameron Slater ordered to answer questions or prove he's too sick to do so.
Diet drinks linked to stroke in controversial study
Food industry group says diet drink/stroke study is fake news
The free store giving away four tonnes of food a week
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