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
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhy the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challengesVast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.26 Jun 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Just isn't good enough': Willis warns of tougher penalties for supermarketsMisleading promotional practices and common pricing errors have to stop, minister says.25 Jun 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket flat despite export growth, Fletcher Building down againThe NZ sharemarket dipped as Fletcher Building shares fell further.25 Jun 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's biggest new supermarket gets green lightIt's to be built on a greenfield site near the Esmonde Rd motorway on-ramps and off-ramps.25 Jun 03:01 AM
RetailIkea to hire 500 staff for NZ launch, 100 more than plannedEmployees get five weeks paid leave as well as a 15% discount at the store.24 Jun 04:53 AM
BusinessMajor supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claimThe supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.24 Jun 04:36 AM
Crime'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugsChardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.24 Jun 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the worksThe biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.24 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSupermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in finesThe maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.23 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuTainui Group Holdings welcomes new CEOThe news comes a year after previous chief executive Chris Joblin announced his departure.23 Jun 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Pallet hotel' - Foodstuffs South Island boosting frozen storage by more than 200%Supermarket owner to expand frozen capacity by 222%, strike third-party warehouse deals.22 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'The way of the future': How delivery apps are redefining supermarket shoppingSupermarkets like FreshChoice Epsom now stay open until 9pm for online orders.21 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: Expert's 'big question' over burned supermarket's redevelopment potential'Apartments on the site and more than likely offices' – Andrew Moore, CMP Construction.19 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKathmandu owner forecasts weak earnings outlookThe retailer has released a trading update to the sharemarket.19 Jun 03:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: Owners of Victoria Park New World to gain back control of fire-damaged buildingNew World Victoria Park staff will continue to be paid following fire, boss says.17 Jun 08:56 PM
New ZealandWatch: Inside look after fire engulfs Auckland supermarketAt its peak, 20 fire engines were on-site battling the blaze.17 Jun 08:15 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fire at Akl supermarket extinguished, firefighters to remain overnightMore than 80 firefighters from 20 fire appliances were called to help.17 Jun 07:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBurning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitableThe store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.17 Jun 01:54 AM
