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Kmart recalls pickle jar over risk of breaking or exploding

Customers should stop using the jars and return them for a refund.

Auckland suburb of 15,000 people to have no supermarket for year

Loss of shop comes as the suburb intensifies, nearest other store over 2.6km away.

Qantas eyes rivals with boost to top-tier loyalty programme

Competition heats up as airlines battle for loyalty card business.

What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector

Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.

No boarding pass: Couple not allowed to fly, despite having already checked in online

They had to spend $1200 on new flights, a night's accommodation, and meals.

Editorial: Govt must listen to RBNZ call for better economic statistics

OPINION: Failure to accurately record economic progress can have costly consequences.

Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ

The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.

Spotlight told to halt using ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ over false advertising ruling

The store claimed it was its 'Biggest Sale Ever'. The ASA disagreed.

‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chat

Mother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.

Fly-byes: Kiwis urged to use Flybuys points before they vanish

After New Years' Eve, the value of all Flybuys points will be given to its shareholders.

UK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmare

The family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.

Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair dispute

The vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.

US court blocks $43 billion supermarket mega-merger

Merger opponents warned of rising grocery prices for consumers, and lower wages.

Are all sunscreens created equal?

Which sunscreen offers the best protection? Are more expensive ones better?

Christmas dinner costs: What shoppers can expect this year

Expect lower prices for kūmara and stone fruit but higher meat costs due to export demand.

Homeowner alert: Fresh warnings as overseas crims pose as 'emergency locksmiths'

Fake workers are not only ripping off unsuspecting residents but leaving costly repairs.