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Get ready to scramble for eggs: supplier warns of shortage and price hikes
The country's largest food and beverage wholesaler is warning of an egg shortage.
Kiwis dob in plastic bag ban flouters
Attitudes and behaviours changed: Kiwis by and large accept single-use plastic bag ban.
Million Milestones: New levels of tolerance needed as NZ counts down to 5 million
The combined Asian, Pacific and Maori population will outnumber Europeans in Auckland.
Whanganui aims to be gay-friendly capital of NZ
Whanganui looks to become the LGBTQI capital of NZ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mega-mall to get even bigger? Sylvia Park owner's $25m land grab
Sylvia Park's owner pays $25m for a nearby site.
Money will extend air training; help iwi initiatives
Funding announced includes $400,000 toward possible aviation hub in Whanganui
Banana shortage: Blame the ships
Bananas running short at New Zealand supermarkets because of shipping changes
Countdown investigates glass in banana claim
Eat with caution: Man claims to have found slither of glass inside his banana.
Greens take aim at NZ's supermarket 'duopoly'
Greens want the Commence Commission to look into supermarkets after petrol companies.
PM 'would not be surprised' if supermarkets were looked into next
PM hints the supermarket sector may be looked into by the Commerce Commission.
Pukekohe childcare centre downgraded after animal faeces found in sandpit
Kids Count Pukekohe has been found to have breached four early childhood regulations.
Needles found in strawberries in Auckland
Countdown warns customers after needles found in fruit bought in Auckland supermarket.
Boss sells company shares only months into job
A2 Milk's new CEO has sold her stake in the company.
Bag ban prompts shoppers to steal supermarket baskets, trolleys
Supermarket's amnesty to return shopping trolleys.
Pak'nSave takes UMF honey off shelves after thefts
Supermarkets take extra measures to stop theft of UMF honey products.
Companies put an end to plastic pollution
It we don't act now, more plastic will be in the oceans than fish.
Editorial: Doing without what you couldn't do without
Shame of being spotted with a plastic shopping bag - like being caught smoking in public
Mitre 10 cuts single-use plastic bags
From July 1 plastic bags will be gone and customers will be encouraged to take their own.
Supermarkets' move 'widens' surveillance
Supermarkets maintain their facial data collection complies with privacy rules.
Shoppers splash out for Mother's Day
We love to treat our mums to flowers, chocolate and a thoughtful card on Mother's Day.
Whanganui supermarket to scrap plastic bags
Plastic bags will soon be a thing of the past at Whanganui's Countdown Victoria Ave store.
Supermarket introduces 'quiet shopping hour' for people with autism
Parents all over the country have been calling on other stores to get on board.
Maori, Pacific, special needs will be priorities in schools review
Terms of reference for review of Tomorrow's Schools focus on responding to child's needs.
$10 cauliflower! Wet weather wreaks havoc on shoppers
Recent rain has decreased supply of some vegetables and made them more expensive.
Plastic perhaps not so fantastic
Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?
Bread shortage risk amid fear of strike
Bakers' strike could cause bread shortage, says union.
Kiwi supermarkets to keep selling under-16s energy drinks
When kids drink too much caffeine they can become anxious and their learning interrupted
200,000 tonnes of Auckland rubbish sent to landfill a year
It leaves the kerb in a bin and we never see it again - where does Auckland's rubbish go?
Man denied zero-alcohol beer because it's a 'gateway drink'
Man's wife calls rule 'nonsensical', but major supermarket chains follow it.
Countdown donates $120,000 to food rescue charities
A total of $120,000 will be donated to charities in Countdown's Food Rescue programme.
Shocking footage captured at poultry farm
Animal rights activist said Northland farm was amongst the worst she had ever seen.
Woeful winter sees cold and flu remedy sales rise
The year's wet weather brought with it more need for cold and flu meds
Kiwis remember worst Halloween hauls
Pears, potatos and an uninflated balloon were among the more disappointing treats.