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Woolworths rolls out body cameras for staff as assaults rise
The rollout is part of Woolworths’ three year, $45 million programme to add more security.
Fresh new look for Hāwera supermarket
When will other Taranaki and Whanganui Countdowns follow suit?
Jail threat, apologies as Aussie supermarket chiefs front up to Senate inquiry
A parliamentary hearing on prices at the checkout got fiery.
Snap, crackle, shock! Large dead mouse spotted amongst cereal at Auckland supermarket
One customer who saw the rodent 'looked like she was going to be sick'.
'Disgusting': Customer spots sign splattered with bird poo hanging over food
Birds and rats have plagued supermarkets nationwide in the past two months.
Supermarkets remove Lotto counters as in-store sales drop
The drop in in-store sales and staff needed for Lotto counters has had an effect.
Supermarket rats: Two caught at store in five weeks since reopening
The store reopened on February 28 after weeks of closures due to an infestation.
Watchdog outlines case against proposed supermarket merger
Commerce Commission outlines objections to Foodstuffs merger, final decision to come.
Caught on video: Arson charge filed, eight months after blaze in Countdown toilet paper aisle
Bystanders recorded the blaze as it reached up to the supermarket's ceiling.
Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans
The supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.
'Choking on their expensive Weet-Bix': Commerce Commission rejects Warehouse complaint
The Commerce Commission has dismissed its complaint.
$1b+ Oyster Group fund suspends investor withdrawals, selling properties
It says the fund must keep capital to meet its needs and service higher borrowing costs.
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
What you need to know about Woolworths’ half-year results
We have heard a lot in recent years about supermarkets and how much money they make.
New Grocery Action Group opposes Foodstuffs merger
Merger monstrous for hard-pressed shoppers, would reinforce 'duopoly', lobby group says.
Rat find postpones reopening of Dunedin Countdown
Pests continue to emerge at the besieged South Dunedin store.
Christopher Niesche: Tough at the top as Woolworths CEO resignation warranted
Brad Banducci had to resign after a controversial interview.
Dunedin Countdown reopening postponed yet again after another rat discovered
The supermarket has captured more than 20 rats since early February.
Dunedin Countdown set to reopen after no rats trapped overnight
The supermarket has been closed for the past two weeks.
Rat-plagued Countdown supermarket pushes back reopening - again
Countdown Dunedin South has been closed for almost two weeks to eliminate the pests.
Woolworths Group CEO steps down after interview storm-out
The supermarket giant also announced its half-year results.
'Running rampant': Rat sightings keep supermarket closed another day
Further sightings of rats at the beleaguered Countdown.
Steve Braunias: The secret diary of ... supermarket vermin
OPINION: A little bit of aeration never hurt anybody. But it might hurt vermin.
‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems
"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.
'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmacked
Another incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.
Leaked memo shows Woolworths' plans to combat pests
The document comes after rodents were found at two Woolworths stores in recent weeks.
Why do some supermarket cheeses cost 50 per cent more than others?
Cheese suppliers say the difference is not just down to the packaging.
'Bloody filthy': Shopper disgusted by pigeons roosting on Woolworths shelf
Woolworths owned the problem. Pigeons can cause salmonella, E.Coli and fungal infections.
'Pull out all the stops': Reduced rates to get new Flaxmere supermarket?
'Trade-offs' may have to be offered to get deal across the line.
Watch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigating
Woolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.
13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks out
An employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.
How a flaw in Woolworths loyalty app paid for booze and groceries
Woolworths customers spent up large before the points sharing loophole was closed.
Woolworths scrambles to close loophole after shoppers register multiple cards
New loyalty card hits first speedbump after shoppers find rort for vouchers.