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Countdown to Woolworths rebrand 'kind of stupid'

Countdown's rebrand back to Woolworths will cost around $400 million. Photo: RNZ

Countdown to Woolworths rebrand seen as waste of money by consumers

The rebranding of the Countdown supermarket chain to Woolworths is a turn-off for shoppers, a recent brand survey found, with more than half of consumers seeing the investment as a waste of money.

AI bots, smart glasses unveiled by Zuckerberg

The smart glasses will incorporate a new Meta AI assistant and be capable of livestreaming...

AI bots, smart glasses unveiled by Zuckerberg

Meta Platforms has rolled out new AI products for consumers, including bots that create photo-realistic images, smart glasses that answer questions and an updated virtual-reality headset.

The Warehouse Group's profit dives by 65%

The Warehouse Group owns The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming and Torpedo7 and...

The Warehouse Group's profit dives by 65%

Inflation is hurting the Warehouse Group with its annual profit falling 65% in the year to the end of July.

Worker seriously injured at airport

Christchurch Airport. Photo: Supplied / Christchurch Airport

Worker seriously injured at airport

A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an incident at Christchurch Airport.

Less food being wasted, but it's costing us more

The survey suggests $1510 of food is being thrown out per household each year. Photo: RNZ (file)

Less food wasted but cost of what's thrown away skyrockets

New Zealanders may be throwing away less food - but a new survey suggests the cost of what's being binned has jumped to $3.2 billion a year.

Fee to resit driver licence test ditched

Acceptable forms of ID are a HANZ 18+ identification card, a valid passport, and a NZ...

Fee to resit driver licence test ditched

Anyone who fails their driver licence test will be able to breathe a sigh of relief from Sunday when the fee to resit the exam is scrapped.

Low carbon concrete used to build central city office block

The early morning concrete pour at 211 High St. Photo: Portus

Low carbon concrete used to build central city office block

In a first for the South Island, low-carbon concrete is being used in the construction of a new four-level office block in central Christchurch.

Elderly widow lost $100k in Facebook hacking scam

Elderly widow fleeced of $100k in Facebook hacking scam, family furious at ASB bank

A vulnerable 84-year-old widow lost more than $100,000 after scammers hacked her friend’s Facebook account and convinced the victim to send money to unlock an imaginary Covid subsidy payment.

Tarras locals gear up for a fight over airport

Tarras in Central Otago has a population of around 230 permanent residents. Photo: Sharon...

Tarras locals gear up for a fight over airport

It's vast, open and empty - but Tarras locals say it's not the right place for Christchurch Airport's planned new international airport.

Interislander freight ferry to set sail for Greece after sale

The Interislander is bidding farewell to one of its ships this week as it sails away to Greece.

Stuff blocks Open AI

Stuff blocks Open AI

NZ news outlet Stuff has blocked Open AI from using its content to power Chat GPT.

TVNZ tightens its belt as advertising revenue falls

TVNZ tightens its belt as advertising revenue falls

TVNZ is planning significant cuts to content production, programmes and operational spending - and has scrapped pay rises for executives and top-earning staff - as advertising revenue drops.

Job cuts at Inkwise in Rolleston

Job cuts at Inkwise in Rolleston

Seventeen roles are set to go at Inkwise NZ in Rolleston.

Phil Mauger given a clear message over asset sales

Mayor Phil Mauger has been given a clear message not to sell ratepayer owned assets like...

Don't sell the silverware: Phil Mauger given a clear message over asset sales

Mayor Phil Mauger has been given a clear message from readers of The Star - don’t sell ratepayer-owned assets like Lyttelton port and Christchurch Airport.

Dental tourism surges as cost of treatment rises

Dental tourism surges as cost of treatment climbs in NZ

The crippling cost of dental procedures in New Zealand is prompting people to seek treatment in India instead.

City mall shake-up sees store spots fill up

Only a few properties remain for lease, none of which are fronting on to Cashel Mall. Photo:...

Christchurch city mall shake-up sees store spots fill up

It’s been a feeding frenzy in central Christchurch with retailers desperate for a spot in the CBD.

McDonald’s manager one of world’s best

Rolleston McDonald’s manager one of world’s best

When McDonald's Rolleston restaurant manager Kerri Vickery started working for the fast food company she never thought she’d become one of the top managers in the world.