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Dick Smith warned over alleged misleading subscription charges

Consumers were charged up to $149 for a subscription they didn't agree to sign up for.

Alan McDonald: Holidays Act reform – let’s get it done once, and done right

OPINION: The Holidays Act has long been in need of reform.

CEO Molly Matthews on Pushpay's 'secret superpower'

Pushpay's CEO on her firm's shift from the NZX to private equity ownership; AI, crypto, the hybrid work debate and more. Video / Alyse Wright

Reality check: ANZ reveals consumer confidence drops

'October marked a sombre return to reality,' says ANZ's Sharon Zollner.

Once grand Queen St centre a ghost town but owners push ahead with development dream

Owner of Sky World has tried to sell the property since early 2023.

Festive spirit: Retail and mid-market business confidence rising

Mid-market and retail business confidence is growing heading into the festive season.

Resilience the key as franchise sector grows by $10 billion

The franchise model has shown resilience, growing in turnover during the pandemic.

Mighty Ape cofounder turns Book Hero

Dylan Bland is launching an online bookstore based out of a Hobsonville warehouse.

Inside look: Mowbrays' Zuru expands Chinese factory to make big confectionary push

Zuru's Henry Gordon talks about its plans to take on Kinder Surprise.

Business leaders cite survival and growth amid financial challenges

Executives’ top concerns are mainly around money matters.

BusinessNZ chief: Firms must take risks to revive economy

The new BusinessNZ CEO urges firms to take risks, saying 'business has a leadership role'.

Katherine Rich: The case for a four-year electoral term

OPINION: Three years barely enough time for new govt to get important changes introduced.

Will a shake-up save The Warehouse?

Analysts wonder if The Warehouse Group can get costs under control before it's too late.

The Warehouse CEO on where it went wrong and plans to turn business around

John Journee doesn't have plans to grow its grocery offering.

Sales slump 11% at Kathmandu owner KMD Brands

The value of shoe brand Oboz has been written down.

The pros and cons of working from home

There are fewer people at your Friday drinks - but are you happier working from home?

The Warehouse faces criminal charges over 'dangerous' children's toy

Commission warns: 'Return these toys; the risk of harm to young children is not worth it.'

Wellington council considering $1500 grants to struggling businesses

One councillor suggested the fund was 'not meaningful'.