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'Demise of our country': Manufacturing boss paints bleak economic picture

The director has given an honest account of the struggle businesses and employees face.

BNZ under fire for ‘demeaning’ digital wallet ad

Retail groups say BNZ’s Payap ad mocks shopkeepers as ‘grubby, unintelligent’.

Outlook grim for Kitchen Things creditors owed $16.6m, company on brink of liquidation

More than 390 creditors are wanting money from Kitchen Things and its related entities.

Best employers in NZ ranked: Real estate company, hotel chain in top spots

Great Place to Work survey finds "positive workplace culture" drives productivity too.

Business giants worth $215b push for modern slavery law

National and Labour each have Bills but government support remains stalled.

Region's tourism operators make strong showing in national awards

Four businesses operating around Rotorua and Taupō are finalists in NZ Tourism Awards.

Chris Bishop flags Northland housing crisis, expressway progress

Northland housing deprivation was a key issue for the minister "of nearly everything".

Peter McBride: What Fonterra’s $4.2b sale means for dairy’s future

Lactalis has agreed to buy Fonterra’s Consumer brands in a $4.22b deal.

'Blindsided': Former restaurant staff say they are owed $16,000

The restaurant's owner is in liquidation but it remains open as a new owner takes over.

Society Insider: Aussie rich-lister educating high-profile Kiwis; Dame Valerie Adams on finding her confidence

Plus, go inside the Ksubi x Superette's private NZFW dinner.

Kraft Heinz announces split, creating two focused companies by 2026

One will focus on sauces like Heinz Ketchup; the other on Oscar Mayer.

Retail expert on what went wrong for appliance and furniture chain Smiths City

The 107-year-old company, now in the hands of administrators, faces an uncertain future.

Popular cafe's $1.5m tax bill but it could be set to have a new chapter

Cafe Cuba closed its doors in August, owing creditors more than $1.6m.

Financial screws tighten with 2000 more Kiwis falling behind on debt payments

But a silver lining as mortgage arrears improve as interest rates drop.

'Changes were inevitable': Zespri puts 135 roles on the line

Job losses tough but leaders express confidence in kiwifruit marketer's direction.

Hospitality closures surge, with 2564 businesses shutting in 12 months

Some restaurants are opting for scaled-down versions to meet the market.