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'Lack of leadership': Business owners slam PM's absence from Wellington

One cafe owner said the PM has a tendency to not be where the drama is.

Small Business: International Kiwi settles into jewellery business

Cristina Figursky talks beginnings centred around paper and dealing in precious gems.

Rose prices surge in lead-up to Valentine's Day

Roses at war, St Valentines be dammed.

'For my sanity': Auckland retail institution to close down after 30 years

Veteran retailer David Eggleton explains why his menswear store is closing for good.

Switching focus: Mini themed photoshoots keep business humming for family firm

Husband and wife duo switched focus when Covid-19 hit NZ shores.

Fly fisher launches survival kit business amid exploring backyard boom

Entrepreneur's start-up betting on more people taking up outdoor adventures.

MIQ-deployed Air Force officer dips her toes into world of business

Natalie Pitts says she never expected to be modelling her own swimwear on Instagram.

Border pain forces NZ retailer to look for lifeline in Dubai

"We're not going to sit around and wait for the border to reopen, we are leaving."

'Absolute joke': Restaurant owners slam Government's new mask rules

'Joke', 'ridiculous' and 'bizarre' is how the restaurant owners slammed the mask mandate.

Kiwis love the 'thrill' of last minute Christmas shopping

Late flurry of bargain hunting forecast but shoppers warned to expect low stock issues.

Biggest decline in economic confidence since the GFC - survey

Almost half the country SMEs plan on increasing service costs, amid high inflation.

Orange better late than never for hospo, but too late for some

Auckland gets the orange light but it's 'too late for some' says Hospitality NZ boss.

Domino's lifts price of value-range pizzas amid rising costs

Domino's to increase the price of its value-range pizza from $5 to $6.

How personal pain motivated Kiwi to launch bodycare brand

The endometriosis pain that inspired Tanné Snowden to start Tronque.

Business heroes: Battered and bruised hospitality owners show resilience

Hospitality business owners who have survived the lockdowns can hope for a better future.

Household grocery spending falls as more people start to dine out

Household grocery spending falls as more people start to dine out.

Aucklanders flocked to hairdressers, bars and cafés - data

Kiwis spent $70 million per day in the last week since Covid restrictions eased.

Party like the end of World War II, says Auckland restaurateur

But Restaurant Association says move to traffic light system 'wasn't smooth' for many.