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Inside Wattie's slide: Three years of losses and a $210m writedown

Company paid out more to suppliers and employees than it earned from customers in 2024.

From a corner dairy to 54 stores – the rise of Night ’n Day, would-be duopoly disruptors

How a world-famous shop for Otago students became NZ’s third-biggest grocery retailer.

Safety risk: Bedside lamp sold at Mighty Ape pulled from shelves

The Yeelight lamp was sold on Mighty Ape between December 2024 and September 2025.

Some models of iPhone 17 sell out, telcos offer deals

Industry body warns consumers not to get in over their heads.

Paddock to Pantry adds over 500 products in bid to rival supermarket giants

A $10m South Auckland distribution hub is fuelling the rapid expansion.

Auckland Airport, Allevia Hospital Epsom latest to probe asbestos door scare

Pacific Door Systems said last month it had become aware of 'contamination issues'.

Signs of recovery: Card spending rises across retail and hospitality in August

Hospitality spending rose 1.4% or $21m, its largest increase since November 2024.

Visa and Mastercard tipped to benefit from Govt surcharge ban

Officials have warned that banning surcharges could push up prices for all shoppers.

Plan for McDonald’s Newmarket drive-through sparks concern over nearby schools

A McDonald's spokesman dismisses a claim it targets sites near schools as 'spurious'.

The CBD retail area with the highest percentage of empty shops in NZ

Yet the 13% is an improvement on last year, when a startling 16.5% of shops were empty.

Willis reveals plans to speed up supermarket consent process

The Government is still considering whether to force companies to sell their assets.

Auckland 56-level tower scheme to include hotel: Precinct Properties

Plans for 'capital recycling': sell part or all of the new PwC Tower in Commercial Bay.

KFC margins under pressure as it faces competition from Popeyes

Same-store sales in New Zealand fell 3.1% compared with last year.

Tech Insider: 'Mario' fronts on 'tough decisions' at Mighty Ape after Kong-sized write-down, talks up new feature

'It's like buying at the top of the housing market.'

Wealthy Auckland suburb getting new McDonald's with 24/7 drive-through

'We have identified a site for a freestanding restaurant.' - McDonald's Simon Kenny

Retail sales better than expected in June quarter

Overall growth was modest but suggested the sector may be turning a corner.