A range of meat products sold in New Zealand have tested negative for horsemeat, DNA tests show - but the content of some products would raise eyebrows.

Nearly two years on from the February 22 earthquake, fashion label World is finally returning to Christchurch.

Buy crikey there are some stonking good shopping deals on offer right now.

New Zealand retail sales recorded the fastest growth in six years in the fourth quarter, sending the kiwi dollar to its highest level in five years.

Retail spending charged to electronic cards rose 0.3 per cent last month, driven by food and fuel, according to data from Statistics New Zealand.

New Zealand shoppers spent more on their debit and credit cards last month, according to figures out today.

The co-founder and chief executive of daily deal website GrabOne is planning to take a well-earned rest after he leaves the company next month.

It may still be only establishing itself on home turf but The Shopping Channel has already struck a deal to move into Australia.

Shoppers can now buy nearly $80 worth of goods on a credit card at many shops without having to sign or use a Pin number.

Briscoe Group says annual profit climbed at least 9 per cent after a good Christmas sales period.

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Retail sales charged to electronic cards rose 0.3 per cent last month, adjusted for seasonal effects, continuing a trend of slow but steady increases in consumer spending.

Retailers enjoyed only a modest improvement in spending patterns over December, according to Paymark.

Retailers might be enjoying a post-Christmas spending bonanza, but an economist warns the sales boom can't last.