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A still from Uber's latest Uber Eats campaign.

BUSINESS

Surge pricing just the start: Other charges could be coming to Uber Eats

24 Jun, 2019 3:50pm
4 minutes to read

Busy-area fee one of three fees which could hit consumers in the pocket.

BUSINESS

Surge charges introduced to Uber Eats

24 Jun, 2019 10:49am
2 minutes to read

Users in Auckland will now be charged an additional fee during peak hours.

Online shopping is growing quickly in New Zealand. Photo/Getty Images

BUSINESS

Revealed: The billions Kiwis spent online last year

24 Jun, 2019 7:51am
5 minutes to read

E-commerce accounts for 8.9 per cent all retail spending in this country.

Marica Frost, founder and chief executive of the Curator. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Refugee lawyer turns wedding app-maker

24 Jun, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Marica Frost, 28, discusses motivations for starting her own business.

BUSINESS

Burger battle: McDonald's vs Burger King - who Kiwis love the most

20 Jun, 2019 6:05pm
5 minutes to read

McDonald's and Burger King are competing on very different business models.

Aje - an abbreviation of Adrian joins Edwina - operates 18 stores and plans to have 20 by 2020. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Australian fashion label moves into NZ

20 Jun, 2019 8:42am
2 minutes to read

Australian retailer has signed a deal with Westfield Newmarket.

A customer pushes a shopping cart past pallets of toilet paper at a Costco store in Kentucky. Photo / File

BUSINESS

The challenge Costco faces operating in NZ

19 Jun, 2019 6:27pm
5 minutes to read

Costco has to overcome significant hurdle if it is to be successful here, analysts say.

Uber Eats will test delivery by drone in San Diego. Photo / Aimee Shaw

BUSINESS

Uber Eats rolls out food delivery by drone in US

18 Jun, 2019 2:34pm
4 minutes to read

Uber's food delivery business set to take flight.

David Hisco, former ANZ chief executive. Photo / Sarah Ivey

BUSINESS

ANZ staff 'outraged' over David Hisco's expenses

18 Jun, 2019 10:40am
3 minutes to read

Double standard for retail staff and the executives at ANZ, says First Union.

Edmund Hillary clothing debuted at New Zealand Fashion Week in August last year. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Clothing brand inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary seeks $3m for global expansion

17 Jun, 2019 4:00pm
4 minutes to read

Edmund Hillary brand is crowdfunding for global expansion.

Sven the dog, Little Green Dog founder Todd O'Hara's pet dog. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Pet care start-up's big plans to clear up the industry

17 Jun, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Little Green Dog wants to make the pet care market more eco-friendly.

Uber is building an Uber Air research and development center in Paris. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Uber wants to put taxis in the sky - but how exactly will it make that happen?

14 Jun, 2019 6:08pm
8 minutes to read

The San Francisco-based company wants to commercialise flying taxis by 2023.

Uber will roll out its Jump scooters on Tuesday. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Uber to launch fleet of e-scooters in NZ

13 Jun, 2019 8:36am
4 minutes to read

Uber-owned Jump joins the homegrown Flamingo in Wellington's trial.

An artist's impression of an Uber flying taxi operating in Melbourne. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Uber to launch flying taxis in Melbourne

12 Jun, 2019 7:15am
4 minutes to read

Ridesharing giant will next year begin trialling flights.

Live Green co-founders Matthew Beasley (left) and Thor Eastwood. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

How a drop-shipping gig turned into a subscription company

10 Jun, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Matthew Beasley discusses his business' side gig beginnings.

Galen King founded the idea and concept of the Foodbank Project. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

The million-dollar idea NY-based Kiwi gave away

8 Jun, 2019 8:20am
5 minutes to read

Galen King dishes on the power of technology.

There are only 450 bottles of Glenfiddich's 50-year-old whisky in the world. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

$50,000 whisky goes on sale at Liquorland

6 Jun, 2019 6:32pm
3 minutes to read

The 700ml bottle of 50-year-old Glenfiddich whisky went on sale two weeks ago.

People paying the wrong tax rate are generally those earning low incomes. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

KiwiSaver blunder: 450,000 paid wrong tax - 'Kiwis need to learn about money'

6 Jun, 2019 6:16pm
5 minutes to read

Shocking truth for many Kiwis.

Sephora staff at the launch of the French beauty retailer's Parramatta store in Australia. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Double-decker Sephora shopping bus to tour four NZ cities

5 Jun, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

The French beauty retailer will have its first store open well before Christmas.

A digital services tax would have a significant impact on companies such as Facebook and Google. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

Government's two options for Google, Facebook tax

4 Jun, 2019 2:21pm
4 minutes to read

Government moves to take submissions on a 'digital services tax'.

BUSINESS

Naughty Naz: Bachelor NZ star's vodka company scolded for risque ads

4 Jun, 2019 10:33am
4 minutes to read

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld some of the complaints about the brand.

Celebrity chef Nadia Lim co-founded My Food Bag in 2013. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

'Market appetite': My Food Bag on track for NZX listing

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

Meal kit company on track for initial public offering, chief executive Kevin Bowler says.

Paintvine began in July in 2017. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

How PaintVine plans to take art in a bar global

3 Jun, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Entrepreneur Denym Bird talks about the shift to experiential entertainment.

Click and collect shopping is often slightly cheaper than traditional online shopping as there is no charge to have an online order delivered to your home. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

The rise of click and collect shopping

31 May, 2019 5:45pm
6 minutes to read

Increasingly busier lifestyles are changing the way society shops.

Lion expects its beer sales to account for less than 60 per cent of total sales in 2019 financial year. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Brewer Lion's profit falls on IT transformation costs

31 May, 2019 3:09pm
4 minutes to read

IT transformation investment dented the company's earnings.

BUSINESS

Budget 2019: Ho-hum reaction from business

30 May, 2019 6:25pm
3 minutes to read

Focus on wellbeing is actually what the sector needs, industry spokespeople say.

Monica Yianakis, head of Lion Ventures. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Businesses told to embrace flexible workforce

30 May, 2019 1:47pm
4 minutes to read

Gig economy is not going away, employers need to embrace it, PwC Herald Talks panel says.

Inca will be a casual eatery that specialises in South American cuisine. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Peruvian-style rooftop restaurant set to open at Westfield Newmarket

29 May, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Scentre Group announces South American eatery Inca will open at Westfield Newmarket.

The Government is being urged to step in to resolve issues with the Waiheke ferry service. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Fullers refutes skipper's account as Waiheke woes continue

28 May, 2019 6:35pm
3 minutes to read

Fullers skipper says company cost cutting behind service slippage.

Max Key and Joshua Troskie in Fiji November 2015. Photo / Instagram

BUSINESS

Event management company owned by Max Key's friend Joshua Troskie placed into liquidation

28 May, 2019 3:57pm
2 minutes to read

Troskie Limited owes creditor Much More Music Limited $37,000.

Two accountants have been given a warning by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Auckland chartered accountants fined for poor conduct

28 May, 2019 12:06pm
3 minutes to read

Two chartered accountants have received a warning from industry body.

The Warehouse plans to close 11 regional distribution centres and open one central facility. Photo / File

BUSINESS

The Warehouse unveils job cuts, staff 'suicidal': union

27 May, 2019 1:00pm
5 minutes to read

The company says it's offering support.

Israel Dagg is now involved in the marketing of meat company Beak & Sons. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Former All Black Israel Dagg's new gig

26 May, 2019 3:00pm
4 minutes to read

David Beak discusses Israel Dagg's new role in his Sydney-based food business.

Fedor Konyukhov last month became the first person in history to complete a solo voyage on a row boat across the Southern Ocean. Photo / Fedor Konyukhov

BUSINESS

The Waikato company that fed this Russian priest during his epic 6-month rowing expedition

24 May, 2019 5:55pm
5 minutes to read

Fedor Konyukhov is on a world record rowing attempt.

Ola says its has 5500 drivers using its ridesharing service. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Ridesharing company Ola edges closer to market leader Uber

24 May, 2019 9:04am
4 minutes to read

Ola is rising quickly against its major competitor.

Bullying at work can often be difficult to identify. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Are you being bullied at work? Here's what to look out for

23 May, 2019 6:42pm
4 minutes to read

The difference between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour at work.

Davey Hughes, managing director of Swazi. Photo / YouTube

BUSINESS

After 25 years of keeping it local, Kiwi clothing company Swazi moves some production offshore

23 May, 2019 7:57am
4 minutes to read

Hunting and fishing label to move some of its production to Thailand.

SkyCity subsidiary SkyCity Malta will operate the online casino. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

SkyCity's plans to run online casino from Malta: Rules must change, says Minister

23 May, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin says online gambling rules need to be addressed.

Low-wage workers at department store chain Farmers have walked off the job. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Retail workers at Farmers strike for fair pay

22 May, 2019 10:11am
3 minutes to read

Low-wage staff at the department store have walked off the job.

Cafe and restaurant managers will not be added to the skills shortage list. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Govt rejects calls to put restaurant staff on skills shortage list

20 May, 2019 11:14am
4 minutes to read

MBIE says businesses will be able to meet demand if they increase pay rates.

Eat My Lunch donates 2500 lunches to Auckland and Wellington schools each day. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Eat My Lunch seeks $2 million in equity raise

20 May, 2019 5:28am
4 minutes to read

Social enterprise Eat My Lunch is crowdfunding for its retail and overseas expansion.

Fionna Gotts, co-owner of Junk Run. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Professional athlete swaps competitive bibs for commercial junk

20 May, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Fionna Gotts talks working in a male dominated industry and the waste business.

Lizzi Whaley, owner and CEO of Auckland design company Spaceworks. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

'Siege mentality': Government changes 'shaking' small businesses

20 May, 2019 5:00am
11 minutes to read

NZ is the only developed nation that does not track compliance costs.

Aaron Taylor, co-founder of drinks company No Ugly. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Stroke of a pen sees Kiwi drinks company grow 20-fold

15 May, 2019 7:05pm
4 minutes to read

Deal turbo-charges No Ugly's output and distribution plans.

Sir Stephen Tindall with New Zealand Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy at this morning's investiture ceremony at Goverment House in Auckland. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Top business people among New Zealanders honoured at investiture ceremony

14 May, 2019 6:10pm
5 minutes to read

Sir Stephen Tindall and Barbara Chapman were among those awarded.

Subway operates 250 stores throughout New Zealand. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Subway undergoes major facelift in NZ

14 May, 2019 11:54am
3 minutes to read

Subway is fighting to stay relevant.

Allbirds co-founders Tim Brown (left) and Joey Zwillinger. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Woollen footwear firm Allbirds reveals plans for NZ store

14 May, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Auckland will soon be home to another international retail brand.

Toni Spencer, founder of natural deodorant company Little Salties. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Why this Auckland woman is making 300 tubes of deodorant each day

13 May, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Toni Spencer talks about her plans for a global personal hygiene brand.

Lucien Law, founder of Savor Group which has been acquired by NZX-listed Moa Group. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Savor Group founder says merging with Moa risk willing to take

11 May, 2019 11:55am
8 minutes to read

Lucien Law opens up about the Moa acquisition and what's next for his hospitality business

Pier Smulders, left, with Gavin Young. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Alibaba exec appointed to head NZ market

10 May, 2019 2:26pm
3 minutes to read

Pier Smulders will lead the local New Zealand Alibaba team.

Pejman Okhovat, chief executive of The Warehouse, next to the click and collect tower. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

The Warehouse invests in 'click and collect' tower

8 May, 2019 12:19pm
4 minutes to read

New Zealand's largest retailer is trialling new technology at its Sylvia Park store.

Sephora has confirmed it will open a New Zealand store this year. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

French beauty retailer Sephora confirms opening of first NZ store

8 May, 2019 9:44am
3 minutes to read

Sephora is reportedly spending more than $5 million on the retail space.

Jack Lum green grocers in Remuera was selling avocados for $12.50 yesterday. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Avocadolypse: New record as retailer advertises avocado for $12.50

8 May, 2019 9:03am
4 minutes to read

Avocado prices continue to soar.

Riot Foods co-founders Ryan Kamins (right) and television personality Art Green. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Former Riot Foods boss wants to return to run company

8 May, 2019 7:55am
3 minutes to read

New twist in the Riot Foods saga.

Lion will this month launch YOWO a platform to connect gig workers to spaces to work from. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Lion launches venture to tap into gig economy

7 May, 2019 6:43pm
3 minutes to read

New Zealand brewing company is looking to tap into opportunities in the gig economy.

Avocados are for sale at Fruit World Mount Roskill for $10 for one. Photo / NZME

BUSINESS

Holy guacamole: $10 for a single avocado

7 May, 2019 9:54am
4 minutes to read

The price for an avocado has cracked double digits.

Kristine Crabb, founder of Miss Crabb. Photo / Supplies

BUSINESS

Why fashion companies keep failing: Kristine Crabb's years of struggle

6 May, 2019 3:00pm
7 minutes to read

The industry is "shrinking" every season.

Wright misappropriated refunds from his clients and spent the money on gambling, friends and family, school fees and loan repayments. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Sentence delayed for Auckland accountant charged with million-dollar fraud

6 May, 2019 12:25pm
2 minutes to read

Health issues have been cited in the sentencing delay.

BUSINESS

Expanding out and layering up: Q&A with Elle + Riley

6 May, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Elle Pugh, founder of the cashmere retailer, discusses unexpected success of her stores.

Sheep milk is higher in solids and contains more minerals than cow or goat milk. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Sheep milk opens NZ up to whole new market

2 May, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

The White Sheep Co is tapping into two emerging markets.

Purchases made online can sometimes get stuck at the border. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Costly click: The hidden sting of online shopping

1 May, 2019 7:35pm
5 minutes to read

But this is expected to change come October with the introduction of new legislation.

Linda Leonard, chief executive of Postie Plus. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Postie Plus appoints new CEO

1 May, 2019 7:44am
3 minutes to read

Former Number One Shoes executive is appointed Postie CEO.