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Bringing the buzz: Kiwi honey-based energy drink eyes overseas expansion after early growth

It took just seven months for Alex McDonald to take Mānuka Phuel from idea to can.

Kiwis tightening wallets as cost pressures hit holiday spending plans

Many shoppers aim to finish gift buying by November to spread costs.

Macpac profit tumbles 70% as tougher market hits outdoor retailer

Retailer's net profit fell 70% to $3m as it was hit by rising costs and weaker demand.

Woolworths glitch leaves family of four without food, children without lunches

A 45-minute system failure impacted 60 Woolworths orders.

Are you the big winner? $20m Powerball numbers drawn

The last big Powerball win was $10m to a MyLotto player in Dunedin on September 13.

‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of change

Tipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.

Drive-through groceries coming soon to Hawke's Bay supermarket

No, you can't drive through the aisles.

'Households aren’t rushing to the checkout yet': Retail spending dips 0.5% in September as growth streak ends

Hospitality was the only sector to see growth, rising 1.5% in September.

Hammer-wielding raid: Police hunt group after central Auckland robbery

The group fled in a vehicle after taking several items from the store.

Chopped peanuts pulled from supermarket shelves over metal fears

The peanuts were sold at Woolworths, FreshChoice and Supervalue stores.

NZ’s largest liquor store retailer reveals 2025 revenue, profits

The Australian-owned business has roughly 370 franchised shops in New Zealand.

'Stop now': Retailer made to stop selling baby car seats over safety concerns

PD Mart, a discount retailer, has recall notices in place and will offer refunds.

'We've lost our ground': Warehouse boss admits margins under pressure

Shareholders have seen the company's stock price fall 30.7% in 12 months.

Godfrey Hirst owner looks to take Bremworth private

The offer is 85% above Bremworth’s latest closing share price of 62c.

'Pathetic': Locals blast Woolworths parking rule sparking community feud

Locals fear the rule will hurt small shops as shoppers avoid popping between stores.

Warehouse trims loss to $2.8m but operating profit slumps

The Warehouse Group cut its net loss to $2.76m from $54.2m last year.