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Liquor store worker stole from his boss 98 times, but future employers will never know

'He was a calculated and systematic thief who stole from us over a number of months'

Americans all in a lather about Kiwi brand

Making it big in the giant of US retail.

$3.4b landlord Kiwi Property Group declares $151.1m net loss, but rental income up

Poor real estate market brings pain, but Kiwi buoyant about mixed-use community prospects.

Focus: The charity store where you buy goods, but leave with nothing

The World Vision Smiles Pop-up Shop will provide a Christmas shopping experience like no other. Shoppers can buy goods, and leave with nothing except the feeling of helping those in need. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Black Friday is here, but are Kiwis actually hitting the shops?

New data reveals how many Kiwis are planning to shop and just how much they'll spend, plus how to avoid the 'fake sales' appearing across NZ. Video / NZ Herald

'What are you going to do about it?": Shoplifter to store manager

James Dean Weir was a prolific shoplifter until he was caught and sentenced to jail.

Missile attack investigation, PM Ardern's big meetings & a new retailer for the Capital | Focus Morning Bulletin 17 November, 2022

NATO rules out deliberate mistle attack, our Prime Minister locks in big meetings and the new retailer to hit Wellington's CBD in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Rotorua man faces kidnapping charges, singles day begins & midterms come down to just three states | Focus Morning Bulletin: 11 November, 2022

Man behind bank hostage drama faces court, the biggest sale event is here and midterms come down to three States in the latest New Zealand Herald headline. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Singles Day kicks off sale season

One of the biggest sales days globally is being celebrated this Friday. Video / Molly Floyd

'Not chasing the next unicorn': Investment capital firm Maker Partners backs three new Kiwi start-ups

Don't go chasing unicorns: Maker Partners says it wants to make Kiwi founders rich.

Small firm's plan to make avocado wood wool mainstream packaging

Thorley Robbins of wood wool firm Purewood talks challenges and seeking perfection.

'Complex headwinds' - Supermarket chief responds to record food price data

Supermarkets are absorbing some of the rising costs, says Foodstuffs managing director.

People's uprising: Wellington coffee brand seeks $1.5m for expansion

People's Coffee will put 12.5 per cent of it shares up for sale.

Hospitality leading the way as retail spending rises in September

Card data for September shows opening of borders and arrival of tourists boosted spending.

'Never been more vacancies': 30,000 more hospitality staff needed for summer

Pressure on as industry loses about 55,000 staff in just two years.

Big business versus small firms: Which are feeling the tightest squeeze?

Sweeteners needed as young workers eye up the world and others are in short supply.

Where Kiwis are putting their money this spring - and what items are creeping up in price

PriceSpy data shows recent price hikes in a number of retail categories.

BurgerFuel goes malty-purpose with upcycled bread lager

Burger business dips its toes into the world of brewing.