PremiumPremiumBusinessMichael Hill's Jonathan Waecker outlines his plans for the jeweller's new directionMichael Hill's new CEO Jonathan Waecker talks to the Herald about his plans for the international retailer. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumRetail'We're setting ourselves some pretty ambitious targets': Michael Hill CEO on his reset planJonathan Waecker aims to lift its ebit margin from 2.9% to 10% within three to five years.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPropertyThe latest luxury brand coming to New ZealandRefurbishment plans for 66 Queen St show elegant red awnings over upstairs windows.14 Apr 01:00 AM
WellingtonBumbling burglars 'didn't know what they were doing' in destructive jewellery heist16 Mar 03:00 AM
EntertainmentOld Hollywood romance: The $13m heirloom behind Margot Robbie's latest lookThe Australian actress stars as Catherine Earnshaw in "Wuthering Heights".30 Jan 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMichael Hill NZ reports first positive result since August 2023New Zealand sales climbed 2.4% to $62m, the first rise since August 2023.26 Jan 11:36 PM
WellingtonGot silver jewellery gathering dust? It's worth more than you might thinkWith the price of silver rising over 200%, jewellers are paying a pretty penny.26 Jan 04:00 AM
WorldNew footage shows eight-minute smash and grab of French crown jewelsLouvre employees were seen in the gallery, but did not intervene.20 Jan 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailLuxury sector bets on 2026 bounce as Auckland’s top-end retail gears up for expansionCartier will open on lower Queen St in autumn 2026, with more brands to come.05 Jan 10:00 PM
Entertainment'I like to have a lot of fun': Venus Williams on her many wedding looksShe cycled through 12 custom bridal looks, including a courthouse Morilee gown.25 Dec 07:18 AM
Travel newsTwice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamondIt wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō. 21 Dec 05:30 AM
WorldLouvre thieves escaped with 30 seconds to spare, inquiry revealsOnly one of two security cameras was working near the site where the intruders broke in.10 Dec 09:11 PM
New ZealandThe internal journey of the $33,500 Faberge pendant swallowed in jewellery heistPolice safely recovered the Faberge James Bond Octopussy Egg pendant.10 Dec 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?The last 2025 column, reporting on the billionaire Normans and a big building deal.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire retailers to buy ex-Beca HQ, betting on $5.5b City Rail Link'City Rail Link will be a game-changer, with the Karanga-a-Hape station metres away.'08 Dec 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWedding ring feud: Woman triumphs over Michael Hill Jeweller in gold and diamond disputeThe company argued wedding rings in NZ are worn an average of 12 years due to divorce.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Auckland$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist 'recovered'A man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court next week over the alleged theft.04 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandAuckland man charged after allegedly swallowing Fabergé locket in theftThe 18ct gold Fabergé pendant is set with 60 diamonds and 15 sapphires.02 Dec 12:32 AM
CrimeJudge shows mercy after recidivist robber expresses wish to remove gang face tattooShontayne Solomon waited in his car as bandits carried out a violent robbery.30 Nov 06:00 AM
WorldFourth suspect charged over Louvre crown jewels heist, gems still missingThe latest suspect, aged 39, has six prior convictions and is being held in prison.29 Nov 01:38 AM
EntertainmentKim Kardashian wore $5m-plus diamond necklace to 'taunt' Paris robbery gangThe trial involved 10 people accused over millions of dollars' worth of stolen jewellery.28 Nov 06:50 AM
New Zealand‘His laugh was infectious’: Community celebrates life of Monty KnightWayne Brown suggested renaming the hall the ‘Monty Knight Memorial Hall’.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrom 'bling' to legacy: Council treasure connects generations of chairmen and chairwomenThe pendant was crafted in 1999 from tanekaha wood and Haast jade.14 Nov 01:18 AM
WorldParis couple with children among four charged in Louvre heistProsecutor Laure Beccuau said the pair are parents from northern Paris.02 Nov 05:35 PM
WorldWoman among two newly charged in Louvre robberyThe 38-year-old woman sobbed in court, saying she feared for her children.01 Nov 07:58 PM
World‘No harm was done’: Prosecutor offers deal in Louvre crown jewel theftParis prosecutor Laure Beccuau urged the thieves to return the $177.5m jewels.31 Oct 01:59 AM
WorldFrance arrests five new suspects over Louvre heist DNA evidence linked one arrested man to the Louvre’s seven‑minute heist.30 Oct 05:32 PM
