Dunedin Countdown reopening postponed yet again after another rat discovered
The supermarket has captured more than 20 rats since early February.
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The supermarket has been closed for the past two weeks.
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Countdown Dunedin South has been closed for almost two weeks to eliminate the pests.
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Further sightings of rats at the beleaguered Countdown.
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Woolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.
13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks out
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Woolworths scrambles to close loophole after shoppers register multiple cards
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Evidence of rats still clear at Dunedin supermarket
The infestation came to national attention after store staff alleged a lack of action.
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Woolworths contact thousands of staff over pay issues dating back nine years
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