New World Shoppers Shocked by $4 Potato Price Gap Across Auckland

Grocery price variations between local supermarkets are driven by independent ownership models rather than centralized price-setting, according to Foodstuffs. While consumers often report frustration over regional price gaps, retailers maintain that local store owners set prices based on operating costs, seasonal fluctuations, and specific community-based promotions. Why do grocery prices vary between stores in the … Read more

Flaxmere Supermarket to Close in July After Exhausting All Options

Flaxmere Supermarket is closing its doors as TW Property prepares for a major redevelopment of the Flaxmere Village Shopping Centre. According to TW Property chief executive Terry May, the supermarket’s lease was terminated through a negotiated agreement, clearing the way for a new road and infrastructure project that will replace existing tenancies. Why is the … Read more

Leah Stewart Fights for Life After Coogee Shark Attack

Leah Stewart remains in intensive care following a severe shark attack at Coogee Beach that required the amputation of one of her arms. According to her brother, Josh Stewart, the victim sustained multiple life-threatening bites to her limbs, with doctors now managing the extreme risk of infection due to sand and debris contamination in her … Read more

Hawke’s Bay Mum Files Complaint Over Missed ‘Failure to Thrive’ Diagnosis

A Hawke’s Bay mother has launched a formal complaint with the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) after her infant daughter was hospitalized twice for “failure to thrive,” a condition she alleges went unmonitored by her Tamariki Ora provider. The infant, Soleia, lost 400 grams in three days and dropped to the second percentile in growth, … Read more

How a 13-Year-Old Girl Restored Hope Amid Ethiopia’s Famine

Stephen Court, a former World Vision director, spent years navigating high-risk humanitarian environments in Ethiopia, culminating in a tenure marked by civil war, kidnappings, and systemic displacement. His experience highlights the growing complexities of international aid, where security risks for staff are rising even as global funding for humanitarian crises faces record declines, according to … Read more

Warriors Coach Andrew Webster Targeted by False Reports of Wife’s Death

New Zealand Warriors head coach Andrew Webster has publicly addressed malicious social media misinformation following false claims on Facebook that his wife, Emma Webster, had died. The incident mirrors a broader trend of targeted digital harassment against high-profile sports figures, with Meta’s current moderation policies struggling to curb the spread of fabricated death reports and … Read more

Kanye West Accused of Choking Model During Filming – Exclusive Statement

Model Jennifer An has filed a civil lawsuit against Kanye West, alleging that the musician physically assaulted her during a 2010 music video shoot. According to the BBC, An claims West choked her and simulated sexual acts without her consent. West’s legal team acknowledges the interaction occurred but maintains it was a theatrical performance inspired … Read more

2degrees Shaping Business Study 2026: Why Businesses Are Moving Beyond Green Shoots

New Zealand businesses are moving on from the hope of a post-Covid recovery, according to the 2026 2degrees Shaping Business study. Surveying 555 decision-makers between March 10 and April 10, 2026, the research indicates that firms have shifted their focus away from waiting for a return to pre-pandemic conditions and are instead adapting to a … Read more