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Services sector slumps again as PSI points to deeper contraction

The services index dropped to 46.0 in March, its third straight month of decline.

Editorial: Why 'well-intentioned' is not good enough for struggling Rotorua businesses

Opinion: One retailer says he lost 'a lot of money' after closing his store.

Frozen veg in New Zealand: The data behind McCain and Wattie’s cuts

Households now spend about $312m a year on frozen and processed vegetables.

Ikea tightens returns policy for New Zealand consumers

Open and assembled items can now only be returned within a 60-day window.

Lush posts $6.7m profit but auditors warn of 'material uncertainty'

The net profit of $6.7m was nearly triple the $2.3m recorded in 2024.

Iran conflict and wild weather dampen March spending in regional divide

Worldline NZ processed $3.98b in March, just 0.5% higher than March 2025.

Plumbers warn of cost squeeze after pipe prices to rise 25%

Plumbers have tried to buy pipes in bulk to stockpile and delay having to pay more.

Easter blunder: Shops told to close despite being allowed to open

'It’s not good for Rotorua … the economy’s tough enough as it is.'

Inside the grid: Robot upgrade transforms Ikea fulfilment

This is the first time Ikea has installed this technology in Australasia.