Kiri Hannifin

Air New Zealand has scrapped its 2030 carbon emissions targets - so what are its climate goals and will long haul travel to and from New Zealand need to reduce? Audio

It's a pilot, but not the kind Air New Zealand's used to. The national carrier's looking to trial low emissions aircraft to move freight starting in 2026. And it's looking for two airports to be part… Video, Audio

Kiri Hannifin talks to Jesse about the impact of the omicron outbreak on Countdown's operations and staff. Audio

The country will move to Phase Two of the Government's Omicron plan from midnight tonight, with the number of daily Covid cases likely to pass the one-thousand mark today. This comes after three… Audio

Omicron is in the community and judging by pictures RNZ listeners have been sending through essentials are flying off supermarket shelves across the country.

It seems, the red-hot commodity once… Audio

There may be less beer and fewer deals on high priced items like televisions, if a Covid-19 outbreak hits supply chains.

Supermarkets are already stockpiling and industries are planning for Omicron… Audio

Countdown spokesperson Kiri Hannifin is pleading customers to be gentle on her team members after a terrorist attack in one of its stores.

Countdown New Lynn, which was the scene of Friday's attack… Audio

More supermarkets have this morning been added as locations of interest in Auckland, with the total number of places listed on the Ministry of Health website now reaching 470. A Countdown in Northwest… Audio

It's all hands to the pump at our supermarkets, and while the workers there have been widely praised, their efforts haven't been appreciated by some.

One man was arrested for spitting at a Countdown… Audio

Mandatory mask wearing is now in force. If you're going to the supermarket, petrol station, dairy or to a pharmacy you have to wear one and so do staff.

Countdown though won't be automatically… Audio

People across the motu have headed to supermarkets in big numbers, following the announcement of a community case of Covid-19 in Auckland.

Police say they're aware of lengthy queues outside… Video, Audio

A key supermarket chain is onboard with new rules banning many types of disposable plastics but there is a problem.

Countdown's general manager of sustainability Kiri Hannifin says while the… Audio

Our Bookmarks guest today may be a familiar face to many - Kiri Hannifin from Countdown Supermarkets. She joins Jesse today to share her favourite songs, books, movies and TV shows. Audio

Supermarket shoppers are once again being reminded that frantic visits to the supermarket are unnecessary and unhelpful.

In another familiar turn, this message did little to stop queues from forming… Audio

As alert level three comes into effect across the Auckland region, Aucklanders have ignored the Prime Minister's pleas to not panic buy.  Countdown General Manager, Kiri Hannifin talks to Jesse about… Audio

Karyn Hay speaks to Kiri Hannifin from Countdown Supermarkets Audio

The second full week of the new normal is almost over most New Zealanders are holed up at home, and relying on essential workers to keep the country running.

Supermarkets workers are bearing the… Audio