The tasty cheese of New Zealand, ranked from worst to best
One of the most straight-talking items in the dairy aisle, its name couldn’t be clearer: tasty cheese. So…
The healthiest peanut butters at the supermarket – and the ones that should be a dessert
Where does peanut butter actually sit nutritionally? According to Dietitians NZ’s Lily Henderson, peanut butter can absolutely be…
Woolworths gains approval to sell alcohol at new Flaxmere supermarket
Medical Officer of Health Dr Michael Radford said positioning the alcohol in Aisle 1, adjacent to self-checkout, created…
Man charged after allegedly stealing SUV with child in front seat outside Woolworths Ponsonby
The boy was physically unharmed. Woolworths Ponsonby is the only supermarket on the street. The vehicle was then…
Flaxmere supermarket alcohol licence fight goes to Hastings hearing
It was opposed by the council’s licensing inspector and one member of the public, along with police and…
Century-old locket found in Pukekohe supermarket reunited with Thames owner after successful sleuthing
“Weeks went by and nothing,” Steedman said. “We were starting to lose hope that someone would claim it,…
Government shopping list reveals 21 global supermarket giants to challenge Foodstuffs and Woolworths
Once the RFI was announced and opened for submissions on March 31, 2025, the ministry enlisted support from…
The toilet paper of New Zealand, ranked from worst to best
Which brand will wipe out the competition? We use it every day on the most intimate parts of…
The supermarket swaps that actually save money – and the ones that don’t
There’s also the convenience factor: pre-chopped, ready to use and portionable. Unless you’re using fresh vegetables quickly and…
NZ Manuka South honey in Harrod’s of London selling for £2000 a jar
Harrods’ head pharmacist Sarina Mughal told the Daily Mail it’s one of the store’s best-selling honeys. “We’ve had…
New Zealand First to campaign on breaking up supermarket duopoly
“For too long, New Zealanders have faced rising grocery bills while Woolworths and Foodstuffs control more than 80%…
What are the best ‘functional’ supermarket breads – and the nutrition claims to avoid
What’s easy to overlook, though, is that most commercially produced bread in New Zealand is already fortified. Iodine…