Retail'Challenging conditions': Luxury retail giant DFS closing Kiwi storesDuty Free Shoppers is exiting the Oceania market after 30 years.11 Jul 07:43 AM
New ZealandSmith & Caughey's auctioning Santa sleigh in $44k lot, other fixtures, surplus stock also for saleThousands of lots are included in the auction, a majority with starting bids at $1. 10 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandDrive-through sushi restaurant opens at former Hastings petrol station siteResidual tanks and unstable pea-metal backfill were major obstacles.10 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandNapier woollen yarn producer to close, 26 job lossesDesign Spun had hoped to keep its mill running in Napier but that was 'not achievable'.09 Jul 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyQuattro plans office upgrades to create $650m of assets in Auckland CBDQuattro plans to significantly gentrify the mid-town buildings.09 Jul 10:00 PM
BusinessMitre 10 boss Andrea Scown to step down from top role Scown has been in the role for eight years.09 Jul 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: UK tells retailers to use NZ’s Auror crime-fighting softwarePLUS: Medtech projected to earn $3.8b a year by 2028.07 Jul 07:00 AM
BusinessButlers Chocolate Cafe closes stores after going into liquidationThe chocolate company had been operating in New Zealand for 18 years.07 Jul 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Massive cleanup': Fire damages Napier cocktail bar just months after openingThe fire came less than 48 hours after a fire callout next door.07 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandFlaxmere Woolworths site work begins, supermarket built by mid-2026A big chain is coming to compete with the independent Flaxmere Supermarket.05 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgradeThe deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.04 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyKiwi storage chain owner sells up to Australian giant KennardsDave Tuke founded National Mini Storage in 1991. He was inspired by Australian stores.04 Jul 01:00 AM
Politics'Enough is enough': Government beefing up trespass laws, doubling finesAssociate Justice Minister: 'These changes send a clear message: enough is enough.'03 Jul 02:11 AM
OpinionHow do you mess up a Kiwi classic like Jaffas? - Deborah PeadOPINION: RJ’s says it stopped making Jaffas due to declining sales. What a cop-out. 02 Jul 05:00 PM
Retail‘We absolutely got this wrong and we're sorry’: The Warehouse responds to ad criticismThe Advertising Standards Authority ruled the advert could cause 'serious offence'.02 Jul 05:06 AM
WorldLululemon sues Costco over claims of copying athletic designsLululemon sued Costco for allegedly copying six of its clothing designs.02 Jul 03:04 AM
OpinionJenni MortimerOpinion: I’m glad Jaffas are gone - here's what should be nextOPINION: 'When was the last time you purchased a bag of Jaffas for your own consumption?' 01 Jul 11:15 PM
PropertyIkea opening ‘around Christmas trading period’, plans for traffic mitigation at Sylvia Park'Ikea is likely to open around the Christmas trading period at the end of this year.' 01 Jul 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySurf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homesEarthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.01 Jul 09:00 PM
LifestyleFoodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit' Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply. 01 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleIconic Kiwi lolly Jaffa comes to end, quietly discontinued by manufacturerWhen shops run out of the Kiwi favourite there will be no more packets to buy.01 Jul 04:49 AM
Economy'Least upbeat': Construction sector struggles as demand weakensBut the retail sector is optimistic, with 40% expecting better conditions soon.01 Jul 12:41 AM
BusinessData show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage paymentsThose most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.30 Jun 09:57 PM
RetailThe Warehouse downgrades earnings forecast to include a worst-case $5m lossA warmer start to the winter season is impacting sales of blankets, heaters and apparel.30 Jun 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailPlumbing World parent reports $8.2m loss as construction downturn hits revenueIt's the second loss in a row for the business after posting a $6.37m loss in 2024.30 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandFood prices surge 4.4% as butter, eggs, and mince hit new highsA 500g block of butter at Woolworths increased from $5.80 to $8.50.30 Jun 07:09 PM
New ZealandButter shock: 500g tub costs more than $18 in Auckland grocery store Butter is at its highest price in two years, but this is quite possibly a new high.30 Jun 08:18 AM
BusinessTech Insider: Consumer NZ wants 3G phone refund; Council on Amazon site pausePlus: Government names AI advisory panel. AWS NZ exec flips to opposition.30 Jun 07:00 AM
PropertyFurther property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empireCook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.30 Jun 04:59 AM
RetailWhy Crane Brothers is doubling down on CBD despite retail challengesCrane believes strong retail can thrive in diverse environments like High St and Ponsonby.30 Jun 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-profile Tauranga retail site sold for $18.6m to local investorsThe site houses Noel Leeming, Animates, Elite Fitness, and Chemist Warehouse.30 Jun 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailOn The Up: How a Kiwi family built a tool empire from $10k and a visionThe Giles family remains deeply involved, with Graeme's son and nephew in key roles.28 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailGlobal beauty giant boosts NZ operations with new $6m South Auckland distribution centreL’Oréal’s NZ sales hit $180m in 2024, commanding 26% of the beauty market.27 Jun 01:11 AM
