Woolworths NZ charged over Dunedin supermarket rat infestation

Friday 19 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 19 Sep 2025, 1:05pm

In this story Woolworths New Zealand, New Zealand Food Safety

Woolworths New Zealand has been charged following a significant rodent infestation at its Dunedin South supermarket. The store was closed for nearly three weeks in early 2024 after rats were spotted. The company could face a maximum fine of $200,000 for failing to control the infestation.

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1. StuffFri 19 Sep 2025, 9:52am

   Supermarket charged over rat infestation (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 19 Sep 2025, 9:55am

   Rats! Supermarket facing $200k fine over infestation (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 19 Sep 2025, 11:10am

   Woolworths charged after rat infestation at Dunedin South supermarket (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 19 Sep 2025, 12:37pm

   Woolworths charged over rat infestation at Dunedin supermarket (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldFri 19 Sep 2025, 1:05pm

   South Dunedin supermarket could face $200k fine after failing to control rat infestation (opens in new tab)