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Officials inspect St Sebastian's Church in Negombo, north of Colombo, after multiple explosions in Sri Lanka killed hundreds of people. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Travel agents' advice for travellers heading to Sri Lanka

22 Apr, 2019 12:28pm
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Kiwis with upcoming trips to Sri Lanka should contact their travel agent.

David Jones will open its Auckland store three years after its entry into the New Zealand market. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Revealed: Details of David Jones' new Auckland store

22 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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The 7000 sq m store will be among the biggest in redeveloped Westfield Newmarket.

Boost Bikes are imported from China and the same models are also sold in America. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small business: Importing electric bikes in a booming market

22 Apr, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Auckland businessman Phillip Marquet discusses his new businesses.

'Quest for convenience' driving more Kiwis to eat out or order in. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Only 50 per cent of Kiwis cook at home, survey says

21 Apr, 2019 10:30am
4 minutes to read

A look at Kiwis' eating habits and behaviour around meal times.

Whittaker's has long held out on releasing a classic Easter egg. Photo/Getty Images.

Why doesn't Whittaker's make Easter eggs?

19 Apr, 2019 2:47pm
3 minutes to read

The answer is not straightforward.

BUSINESS

Why a visit to the mall is set to hit your wallet harder

16 Apr, 2019 11:15am
4 minutes to read

Retailers are concerned about the rising cost of doing business, industry report shows.

BUSINESS

Why doesn't Whittaker's make Easter eggs?

16 Apr, 2019 7:37am
3 minutes to read

The answer is not straightforward.

An artist's impression of the terrace for Ben Bayly's eatery in Commercial Bay. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Revealed: Luxury bars, restaurants coming to Auckland's Commercial Bay

16 Apr, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

A look at some of the 40-plus hospitality operators set to trade at Commercial Bay.

Abel Tutagalevao, founder and managing director of Culturalhubb. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: An app to break children into school

15 Apr, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Father of four Abel Tutagalevao talks rolling out his education app.

Riot Foods founder Ryan Kamins, right, and television personality Art Green. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Riot Foods creditors given three options for future of the business

12 Apr, 2019 4:59pm
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Creditors this afternoon have the final vote on the future of the business.

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive and founder of Facebook. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Advertisers call for Govt to take lead on social media standards

12 Apr, 2019 10:37am
4 minutes to read

Lack of change by Facebook month after Christchurch attacks unacceptable, say advertisers.

Colin James, head of cybersecurity at telecommunications company Vodafone. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Businesses need to take cybersecurity seriously

12 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Security breaches cost New Zealand $14 million last year.

Popular UK restaurant Wondertree has opened a restaurant at Auckland Airport. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Emirates serves up dining options at Auckland Airport

11 Apr, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Emirates Leisure Retail is looking to Australian coffee chain for growth in New Zealand.

Workers at MB Knit garment factory in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

World, Trelise Cooper, Farmers faulted in fashion ethics report

10 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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The lowdown on what New Zealand brands scored on the ethical fashion front.

Electronic spending was up 0.9 per cent in the March quarter. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Challenges ahead for NZ's retail sector

9 Apr, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Spending in the March quarter was up - but only just, Paymark figures show.

Dave Bodger, general manager of Gull. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Petrol price wars: Gull's $5m move into the South Island

8 Apr, 2019 8:05am
3 minutes to read

Gull is gearing up to open service stations in the South Island.

Studio Box co-founder and trainer, and former Black Stick Dwayne Rowsell. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Former Black Stick opens Auckland fitness club

8 Apr, 2019 6:54am
5 minutes to read

Dwayne Rowsell has opened his own fitness studio in Newmarket.

Abby Wharf-Todd, a new entrant at St Patrick's Primary School in Nightcaps in the South Island. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Plastics company Sistema gifts lunchboxes to low decile schools

7 Apr, 2019 7:05pm
3 minutes to read

Company is giving away thousands of lunchboxes to children starting school.

Sushi Sushi plans to roll out 30 quick service restaurants across the country. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Australian sushi chain ready to roll out in NZ

6 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Sushi Sushi plans to roll out 30 stores in New Zealand.

BUSINESS

Ex-law partner accused of inappropriate behaviour loses workplace case

5 Apr, 2019 5:55pm
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Former senior staffer at Duncan Cotterill accused of inappropriate behaviour loses case.

Rihanna poses with fans during Fenty Beauty's 1-year anniversary at Sephora. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Victoria's Secret, Sephora stores tipped for Sylvia Park

5 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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The brands are pulling out all the stops for New Zealand.

Karma Cola's 'Lemongrass Gingerella' drink will be sold in Wagamama restaurants later this month. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Fair trade Kiwi drinks brand Karma Cola goes mainstream

4 Apr, 2019 4:30pm
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The company has created a soft drink for popular UK restaurant chain Wagamama.

Glen Innes Mad Butcher has been placed into liquidation. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Another Mad Butcher goes under: Glen Innes store placed into liquidation

4 Apr, 2019 8:11am
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Meanwhile, Mad Butcher wins High Court injunction against Whangarei man.

An elaborate Sephora store is coming to Auckland. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

French beauty giant setting up multi-million dollar shop in NZ

4 Apr, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

It could open its first store this year.

Ryan Kamins, former chief executive of Riot Foods. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Riot Foods eyes action after info shared

2 Apr, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Food firm talking to lawyers about former CEO's letter.

Jason Payn, director of The Beer Spot. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small business seeks $40,000 to pay for traffic island - to be able to open its store

1 Apr, 2019 5:07pm
3 minutes to read

When did businesses become responsible for civil works?

A family affair: Jamie and Allen Bertelsen began running Hideaway Bins in 2006. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Father-daughter duo win industry award

1 Apr, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Father and daughter Jamie and Allen Bertelsen discuss running a business together.

New Zealand's minimum wage will increase by $1.20 to $17.70 an hour on April 1. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Warning to Kiwi consumers as minimum wage increase hits

31 Mar, 2019 4:00pm
4 minutes to read

Businesses say they will have to pass wage costs on to consumer.

Many New Zealanders still like to keep cash in their wallets, BNZ research shows. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Revealed: How much cash Kiwis keep in their wallet

31 Mar, 2019 12:39pm
3 minutes to read

Research shows the amount of cash Kiwis like to keep handy.

An artist's impression of what Westfield Newmarket will look like when complete. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

The luxury retailers coming to Westfield Newmarket

29 Mar, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Westfield Newmarket is set to house a number of luxury retail brands.

A Halo Top store located in Los Angeles - a glimpse of what could be rolled out in New Zealand. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

How Halo Top became a US$2b dessert company

29 Mar, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Global supermarket ice cream brand has high hopes for New Zealand market.

One of the toys found to be unsafe for young children. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Toy companies fined $150,000 for selling unsafe baby toys

28 Mar, 2019 11:00am
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Mandatory safety standards for young children were not met.

BUSINESS

Small business confidence continues to slide

27 Mar, 2019 1:03pm
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Small businesses expect the economy to worsen in the next 12 months.

A person is before the courts for failing to identify a problem gambler. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Gambling regulator makes its first prosecution

27 Mar, 2019 12:08pm
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The company involved remains anonymous.

Teza will join Lion's growing portfolio of non-alcoholic drinks. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Brewing giant Lion acquires Auckland iced tea brand

26 Mar, 2019 2:28pm
3 minutes to read

Lion acquires Teza as it moves away from a sole focus on alcohol.

The rise of Uber Eats comes following society's

BUSINESS

How UberEats has changed the fast food industry

26 Mar, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Some say it has disrupted the industry, others say it has created opportunity.

Left to right: Fed founders David Pilley, Beckie Pilley and Becky Erwood. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Fed is doing it old school

25 Mar, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Becky Erwood discusses opportunities in the ready-to-eat meal market.

Retailers in downtown Auckland are noticing more people in their stores as a result of e-scooters. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Lime scooters bringing cash to retailers' doors

21 Mar, 2019 11:12am
3 minutes to read

The arrival of e-scooters in Auckland is having unexpected effects.

Mad Butcher is seeking a restriction of trade from Auckland High Court. Photo / Sarah Ivey

BUSINESS

Whangārei man in David and Goliath battle with Mad Butcher

21 Mar, 2019 9:35am
4 minutes to read

A Northland butcher is taking on the meat franchise company in court.

BUSINESS

Up to 30 Christchurch businesses affected by mosque shootings

19 Mar, 2019 1:31pm
3 minutes to read

Many of the victims were self-employed or business owners.

There are approximately 1.2 million civilian-owned firearms registered in New Zealand. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

NZ imported $15 million worth of firearms last year

19 Mar, 2019 10:12am
3 minutes to read

Big money is being spent annually to bring more weapons into the country.

Kathmandu Holdings was hit by a data security breach on one of its websites. Photo / File

BUSINESS

More fraudulent transactions reported following Kathmandu website hack

18 Mar, 2019 12:01pm
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More Kiwis have come forward with tales of fraudulent transactions.

The Kumeu Militaria Show is an annual event showcasing a wide range of guns. Photo / Facebook

BUSINESS

New Zealand's largest gun show canned

18 Mar, 2019 8:32am
3 minutes to read

The Kumeu Militaria Show has been cancelled in light of the Christchurch terrorist attack.

Lynley Edwards, founder and owner of The Lunchbox Queen. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Using Instagram to sell imported product

18 Mar, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Lynley Edwards talks looking to Australia for inspiration and the power of social media.

From April 1, new legislation will be in place offering domestic violence sufferers help. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Domestic violence victims support legislation game-changer for employment law

18 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Big changes are coming to employment law next month.

Flowers placed by mourners at Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the official memorial site for victims of the terror attack. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Christchurch mosque shootings: Businesses rally behind community following attack

17 Mar, 2019 12:14pm
4 minutes to read

Trading like normal this weekend was not an option for many businesses.

Marisa Bidois, chief executive of the Restaurant Association. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

The woman fronting NZ's $11b hospitality industry

16 Mar, 2019 7:30am
7 minutes to read

Marisa Bidois has always had a strong connection to food and hospitality.

An artist's impression of a laneway in Commercial Bay's shopping complex. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Commercial Bay unveiled: The retailers, restaurants and food operators set to open

14 Mar, 2019 6:36pm
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About 120 new shops will open in downtown Auckland later in the year.

Kathmandu Holdings is investigating a data security breach on one of its websites. Photo / Natalie Slade

BUSINESS

Kathmandu website hack costs customer $2580

14 Mar, 2019 10:47am
3 minutes to read

Auckland man says money was taken a month before Kathmandu sent out breach notice.

Trade Me is experimenting with alternative shopping methods. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Trade Me rolls out shopping through your camera

13 Mar, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Online marketplace is experimenting with alternative shopping methods.

Briscoe Group owns and operates Briscoes, Rebel Sport and Living & Giving stores. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Briscoe Group posts ninth consecutive record profit

12 Mar, 2019 11:43am
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Briscoe Group appears to be the retailer that can do no wrong.

A Superdry store located in Cambridge, London. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

UK streetwear giant preps for NZ flagship debut

11 Mar, 2019 1:26pm
3 minutes to read

Superdry is gearing up to launch in New Zealand next month.

Pavan Vyas, chief executive of Rush. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Computer vision will 'take over the world'

11 Mar, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Pavan Vyas places his bet on which tech will revolutionise the world in next few years.

Rachel Lewis, founder and chief executive of SheOwnsIt. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

NZ lagging behind world leaders on gender equality laws

8 Mar, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Global report suggests New Zealand's gender equality may be hindered by legislation.

Brancott Estate's heritage centre overlooks Brancott Vineyard in Marlborough. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Women quick to learn ropes of wine industry

8 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Viticulture industry is almost unrecognisable compared to 30 years ago.

Qantas says its air points only expire after 18 months if there is no activity on the account. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Disappearing points: Qantas stands by policy despite more complaints

6 Mar, 2019 4:55pm
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Australia's largest airline says it stands by it air points expiry warning methods.

The man was planning to spend the 400,000 air points on a family holiday to the UK. Photo / 123rf

BUSINESS

Crash landing: Kiwi's 400,000 Qantas flight points 'disappear'

5 Mar, 2019 5:50pm
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Auckland man and his family can no longer go to the UK for holiday they had planned.

Blackstone has 83 Burger King restaurants across the country. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

You want fries with that? Burger King NZ up for sale

4 Mar, 2019 10:41am
2 minutes to read

Deutsche Craigs has been hired to run an auction for the fast food business.

Theo Gibson, founder of Audiobooks NZ. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

The Kiwi firm taking on industry giant Audible

4 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Audiobooks NZ founder talks competing with industry giant Audible.

Meg Falconer-Robinson and Monique Kaminski (right), founders of Jeuneora. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Jeuneora looks to hemp for next stage of growth

4 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Jeuneora hopes the superfood will steer it through its next phase of growth.

Craig Hudson, Xero country manager for New Zealand and Pacific Islands. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Xero tackles mental health in SME sector

4 Mar, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Xero launches pilot programme to offer free counselling to small business owners.

Sean Murray, manager director of WeDispatch. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Burger King teams up with Amazon-style delivery company

1 Mar, 2019 1:24pm
3 minutes to read

Fast-food chain has signed on to Irish software company WeDispatch.