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'Magic days coming to an end': Govt puts supermarkets on notice in war on high food prices
Grocery sector leaders largely reacted positively to Nicola Willis' announcements.
Govt to consider break-up of supermarket duopoly, wants another big competitor in NZ
Finance Minister stresses the Government was not looking to run a supermarket chain.
‘Truly broken’: Don’t expect Willis to pull rabbit out of the hat as she woos third supermarket
Expert says the Government needs to be realistic about our “truly broken” market.
Opinion: Stop waiting for a foreign hero, NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from within
OPINION: An international brand is not the hero – local, NZ-owned competition is.
Auckland suburb of 15,000 people to have no supermarket for year
Loss of shop comes as the suburb intensifies, nearest other store over 2.6km away.
Supermarket wars: 'Game changer' - Foodstuffs' property boss on usurping Woolworths
'Unfortunately, our new landlord has not renewed our lease' - Woolworths' Jason Stockill.
West Auckland supermarket shutting, staff futures uncertain
More than 50 staff are waiting to find out if they will be out of a job.
Workers 'anxious as hell' as Woolworths proposes major store restructure
One employee told the Herald staff hours could be cut in half and their hourly rate cut.
Woolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceries
The grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.
Woolworths NZ sales up as industrial action hampers Aussie result
Woolworths NZ rebranded 35 supermarkets from 'Countdown' to 'Woolworths' this half.
Man with brain damage refused booze at Countdown supermarkets for looking drunk
Two Countdown stores refused Grant Pratt so he took them to the Human Rights Commission.
Teen driver arrested after three injured in Auckland getaway incident
The getaway driver allegedly stole a person's handbag after crashing into their vehicle.
Property Insider: Seph ‘Sticky’ Glew expands further in NZ via Wotso
'I learned financial discipline from my father. He learned a lot from his Chase era.'
Hello chocolate lover: Police recover 66 blocks of Whittaker’s after supermarket theft
The name-brand fan also allegedly stole shampoo and condiments.
Woolworths announces replacement for NZ director
Sally Copland comes from Masterton but has been with the Woolworths Group for 18 years.
Watch: Supermarket worker threatened with pineapple during alleged shoplifting
'During the course of their offending, a customer in the store suffered a minor assault.'
Two reasons why Woolworths plans 188% distribution centre expansion
'Further investment in supporting infrastructure is required for the business'.
Top NZ supermarket boss announces shock departure
Spencer Sonn has been in charge of Woolworths' NZ operations since 2021.
David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts
Luxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.
NZ butter price spike: 500g block hits $9.19
We're a dairy giant, so why is butter so expensive?
Woolworths seeks to acquire food manufacturer Beak and Johnston
Beak & Johnston make ready-made products such as soups and frozen meals.
Woolworths’ Spencer Sonn on why the cost-of-living crisis isn’t over yet
Woolworths NZ managing director Spencer Sonn takes on the Herald's summer questions.
Hot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after Christmas
Buns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.
Letters: Businesspeople better than career politicians
OPINION: 'We are becoming a nation much like the US – full of diatribe and hatred.'
Catnappings and ransom: Beloved Mt Eden supermarket cat rehomed
The turbulent tale of Mt Eden's famous feline and why she disappeared.
'Hit pause to use toilet': Woolworths confirms workers given time limits via headsets
Supermarket says product picking staff can pause headset timer to use bathroom.
Supermarkets face criminal charges over alleged inaccurate pricing, specials
The charges should be a wake-up call about pricing accuracy, the watchdog says.
Food Safety refusing to say what supermarket products had needles in them
Needles were discovered in two different food products from Woolworths in Papakura.
Officials say tampering 'extremely rare' after needles found in supermarket food
The supermarket would not disclose what products were affected.
Can workers say no to controversial headsets?
Headsets reportedly dictate a toilet break, assign jobs and rank performance.
Ryan Bridge: Supermarkets are price gouging forgetful shoppers with cost of paper bags
OPINION: How much profit are the supermarkets making here?
'Under pressure': Controversial Woolworths staff performance headsets now used in NZ
Concern at use of headsets that push for worker speed at overseas distribution centres.
Grocery expansion contentious for Warehouse Group shareholders
Shareholders have expressed concerns over the group's performance, and they want grocery.