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South Islanders strike it lucky in mega Lotto draw

Powerball rolls over to a whopping $36m on Wednesday.

It's a mega rollover: No winners in $33m Powerball jackpot

The $33m Powerball prize was nearly $10m higher than April's biggest win.

The reason ice cream is so expensive now

From 80s hokey pokey to miso caramel – how and why ice cream got fancy.

Watch: 41 robots working inside new $90m DHL Auckland pharmaceutical warehouse

Two robot types move supplies, do physical lifting and perform boring, repetitive tasks.

Victoria’s Secret to open first full store at Auckland Airport

The airport revamp with Lagardere will begin in stages from January 2026.

'Green shoots are emerging' – business confidence jumps to eight-month high

ANZ's Business Outlook suggests the economic recovery may have resumed in October.

Kmart Rotorua shoppers now paying bond for trolleys

Rotorua's Kmart is among the first in the country to have trolley deposits.

Korean BBQ jerky recalled over fears of metal contamination

MPI says the US-imported snack may contain pieces of metal.

'Physical retail model has not been delivering': Torpedo7 owner on online-only decision

The six remaining Torpedo7 stores will become The Outlet outlets by February 2026.

New CEO faces early test as Michael Hill's home market slips further

The jeweller's new CEO Jonathan Waecker led his first shareholder meeting.

Final Torpedo7 stores to close as retailer moves to online-only

All stores will be open over summer before transitioning by February 2026 to The Outlet.

UK Pizza Hut owner collapse puts 68 restaurants at risk

Yum! Brands has bought 64 sites, around half the Pizza Hut UK restaurants, saving jobs.

Apple NZ returns to growth in recession-hit market

Treaty means tech giant pays tax across the Tasman, accounts indicate.

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.