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Political Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopoly

OPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.

‘Where do you park the car?’ Ikea's surprise after sending staff to check out 500 Kiwi homes

What does the company’s research mean for its Sylvia Park store?

Small business confidence hits reverse gear, economic pressures drive burnout

Post-Covid optimism gives way to declining confidence.

'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be

However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.

Smith & Caughey's saved: Smaller Queen St store and 100 jobs to stay

The Newmarket store is to close next month; 100 redundancies after staff consultation.

Liam Dann: Why I hope Tindall’s The Warehouse takeover is a winner this time

OPINION: Consumers are crying out for a third supermarket chain.

Inside Economics: SPQR and what data says about hospitality crisis; Markets make sense of Trump shooting

Opinion: SPQR disaster a taste of hospo's woes; How will Trump shooting shake up markets?

'Worse than Covid': Popular cafe faces bleak future from new roadworks in Auckland CBD

'We are at the point of sinking,' says cafe owner Richard O'Hanlon.

'We are very tired and scared': Couple to close dairy after 16 years due to violent robberies

The store's last day of operation is this Friday.

Troubled Laybuy companies placed into receivership

The buy now, pay later outfit cites fraud and a flat economy among insurmountable hurdles.

Service sector, cars and hospitality lead spending falls as economy cools in May

Latest electronic card transaction data shows Kiwis are putting their wallets away.

'Helping increase supply' - Luxon to Kiwi Property at build-to-rent Resido opening

Changes will allow foreigners to buy build-to-rent land here.

Who owns Smith & Caughey’s? What now for $120m fortune?

Names behind one of New Zealand's oldest retail dynasties: what next for them?

Property Insider: 25-level LynnMall tower details out; Westgate food hub rises

NZX-listed giant has for two years had towering plans for New Lynn so what's the holdup?

Liam Dann: Why Smith & Caughey's demise was so shocking

OPINION: In a week of much Budget debate, the high-profile closure was an ominous sign.

Letters: Sad farewell to an Auckland icon

OPINION: 'Thank you to the Caughey family and your staff... you will be so missed.'

Smith & Caughey’s closing: Iconic department store’s fate devastating news for Auckland City

Smith & Caughey's released a proposal to close shop yesterday.

Inside ‘Grande Dame's’ incredible rise, sad fall: Why Smith & Caughey’s is set to shut

Exclusive interview: ‘I hoped this wouldn’t come on my watch. It’s a sad day' – chairman.