Repairs have begun at Auckland's Chancery shopping precinct, which has been suffering leak problems.

Economists say weaker than expected sales sign of slowing economy.

There has been an unexpected drop in retail sales, with Stats NZ reporting a 0.8pc fall in the September quarter.

What has happened to those favourite Kiwi breakfast biscuits?

From music to fast food, more Kiwis are choosing to shop online. But retailers need to provide good, old-fashioned service, reports Steve Hart

Customers are spoiled for choice and retailers are forced to discount and operate on razor-thin margins in buyers' market.

Kmart says its customers are responding to its low price strategy, which it will continue.

The country's two biggest DIY and hardware chains have just notched up record profits as the national appetite for home improvement grows.

New auction website Wheedle is to shut down indefinitely as its management team carry out improvements to its failing systems.

Fashion retailer Hallenstein Glasson hopes to build on gains in tough times by adapting to its consumers.

This month's toll of job losses is striking - but it's a reflection of a slowing of the Chinese economy. It's time to look for jobs that have a future.