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Costco says Covid, weather-related delays raining on megastore parade

Costco unable to confirm opening date amid construction and 'weather' delays.

House values drop below $1 million average: What's going on in your area?

One area bucked the trend: up 40 per cent last year, down only 3.4 per cent now.

Stonewood Key Capital raises first $50m

"They have reached 50 per cent of the investment goal so far" - spokesperson.

Small Business: How this tech firm is defying the tight labour market

Paul Naude talks about 'moonlighting' and why this is looking to become more popular.

'Very benign': Watchdog didn't bite hard on house materials

Report's 'findings and recommendations are very benign', said Grant Swanepoel of Jarden.

Ministers react to ComCom report on building prices scandal

Live stream of watchdog's investigation into the building sector.

What will competition watchdog say on building supply probe?

How loud will the watchdog bark? Are we being ripped off for house-building materials?

Kiwi face mask producer on track for double digit growth

MEO talks waves of Covid-19 and the impacts on the face mask business.

Herne Bay Countdown tries to muzzle alcohol sale opponents

Booze battle muzzling bid: Inappropriate time and cost, lawyers say.

$400m Queen St apartments: Design experts want changes to improve elegance

A site beside the famous and troubled theatre would become a 43-level tower.

Shareholder challenges Ryman board, plans FMA complaint

Dispute about what was listed as completed and whether that was true.

Sneak peek: Auckland Airport's $200m retail outlet centre

More than 100 stores will sell fashion, athletic/leisure items and homeware brands.

Kiwi shoppers more cautious than UK, US, Euro consumers

Spending on travel expected to increase as Kiwis pull back on other discretionary spending

'We don't want to be on every street corner': World founder

Founder opens up on label scandal and why she keeps her operation small.

'Worst retail experience': Consumer NZ tackles Freedom Furniture's 'broken promises'

Consumer watchdog warns Covid supply issues don't remove retailers' duties to be upfront.

Revealed: The issues keeping business owners awake at night

A new survey reveals some hard truths about the economy and business confidence.