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'I'm still scared': Hospitalised bottle store worker still fearful after violent burglary

'It’s been nearly a year and I still feel uncomfortable. I want to forget about it all.'

Boss of Christchurch’s last department store to step down after 11 years

Ballantynes has charged on while many of its counterparts have faltered in recent years.

$10.5m supermarket opening at $1b Pāpāmoa East development

About 100 people will work at the store - one of several planned new supermarkets.

'The firm’: NZ’s last great department store and its 170 years of retail success

How has New Zealand's oldest department store outlasted its competitors? One word: family.

IT upgrade, rising expenses push Mitre 10 head office further into red

CEO Andrea Scown says Kiwis have continued to shop at the chain and she's upbeat.

Third of small businesses shrink workforce as sales drop

The hospitality sector has experienced the highest percentage of cutbacks.

Ezibuy parent company goes into administration

On Facebook, Ezibuy told followers online orders would continue to be shipped.

Dick Smith warned over alleged misleading subscription charges

Consumers were charged up to $149 for a subscription they didn't agree to sign up for.

Nature Baby's ready to stretch and grow

Kiwi organic babywear brand Nature Baby, launched 25 years ago, is ready for its OE.

Mixed reaction as free period for alfresco dining fees extended

Tauranga City Council has extended the free outdoor dining period by six months.

Four economic truths that explain the US’ bizarre election

Financial Times: A trip to America’s No 3 shopping mall offers some strange answers.

'Skyrocketing' rise of Temu revealed in new figures

Temu received a zero in the Baptist World Aid Ethical Fashion Report.

'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jail

The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.

New street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'

New footpath rental costs rile bar and eaterie owners in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

Retail spending stalls in September, down from June quarter

But the prospect of growth is in the air.

Nike tries to get back in the race as sneaker sales gather pace

Financial Times: Athletic footwear thrives as consumers seek wider choice of brands.