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‘Focus on sustainably grown timber’: Ikea company buys forests in North

Ingka Investments' 12,900ha deal covers nine forests, subject to OIO approval.

'Kick in the guts': Resene workers walk off job in fight for living wage

Cars honked in support as a couple of hundred people gathered to protest outside Resene.

Staff at one of NZ's most well-known brands to strike, as community covers wages in 'rare display'

Union delegate says offer of an extra 76 cents per hour was a 'slap in the face'.

Simpler power bills, 'Rare Returns' for red meat, NZX takeover targets as Garth Bray talks business

Electricity Authority eyes standardised billing, limit on back-billing for small businesses and consumers; plus red meat sector returns masking challenges and takeover targets.

Company failures surge past 2024 levels as economic strain bites

Liquidations have reached 1974 this year and plenty more are expected.

Zipping along: Tourism firm named Rotorua's top business

The supreme winner's focus has been described as 'unwavering'.

Tip Top in top shape: CEO Ben Schurr celebrates the business' 90th year

Tip Top CEO Ben Schurr talks about celebrating 90 years, how the business has continued to invest, and how it's performed over a challenging year. Video / NZ Herald / Tip Top

'Something to hide': Retail NZ hits out as advice shows surcharge ban will raise prices

Ministry advice showed the ban will weaken competition and increase prices for consumers.

A big brand move: Why Westpac turned to Spark leader for marketing shift

Westpac New Zealand has hired Sarah Williams as chief marketing officer. Williams joins from Spark New Zealand, where she was brand and experience chapter lead.