Some Countdown News Today

The big box retail and supermarket property company has reported a heavy loss as the value of its portfolio was hit by the weaker property market.

Big box retail and supermarket property company Investore has reported a bottom line first half loss, as the value of its portfolio dropped $42.7 million.

Countdown fans were baffled on Friday as Anne Robinson, 77, made no effort to bid farewell to the show during her final episode after spending 13 months at the helm.

The presenter, 45, made his debut as temporary host on Countdown on Wednesday after taking the helm from departing host Anne Robinson who quit amid a rumoured rift with co-star Rachel Riley.

Single-use produce bags are to be phased out by Countdown - the first New Zealand supermarket chain to do so.

Big box retail store owner Investore Property has seen its profit drop by 27 percent.

The Match Of The Day 2 presenter, 45, shared the news on his Twitter page following mounting speculation that he would take on the role in the wake of Anne Robinson quitting the show.

The mathematician, 36, was seen beaming broadly as she headed home after another action-packed day of filming.

The 45-year-old will reportedly step in to fill Anne Robinsons shoes until Channel 4 bosses find a permanent replacement or her Countdown position.

The Match Of The Day 2 presenter, 45, shared the news on his Twitter page on Tuesday, following mounting speculation that he would take on the role.