Man has 100+ shoplifting convictions, but doesn't think he should be in jail
Lukin Hamlin stole hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars worth of goods in one go.
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Origin Northland in Waipu sells food products with the lowest possible food miles.
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Crown to not pursue murder charge against alleged getaway driver in fatal Sandringham dairy robbery
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‘Blowout’ US retail sales shake bond and currency markets
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'Town is dying': Five Whangārei CBD businesses close
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'Unprecedented' - Ikea reveals huge $407m spend in New Zealand
The investment is 'significant and indicates the long-term commitment to New Zealand'.
Grocery commissioner on his fight to increase supermarket competition
Grocery dysfunction: Watchdog Pierre van Heerden admits he, too, stockpiles cheese.
Why Alibaba will struggle to knock Temu off e-commerce top spot
Financial Times: Alibaba had been the uncontested leader for almost a decade.
Cosmetic giant Mecca coming to Dunedin as city upgrade continues apace
The store is planned to open on Dunedin's George St in the second half of this year.
Outlook grim for creditors owed $6.8m from popular cafe chain Wishbone
Wishbone had 17 stores in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin.
West Coast butter exports soar: Spreading the Westgold word in the US
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OCR decision: No change but inflation under control by end of the year
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'Always doubted myself': Ashleigh was a 15-year-old school drop out, now she's a valedictorian
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Supermarket thief says she's shared stolen items with others who were 'equally as desperate'
Ebony Rapana says she was desperate, living in emergency housing and 'just did it'.
Drug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance
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Watchdog outlines case against proposed supermarket merger
Commerce Commission outlines objections to Foodstuffs merger, final decision to come.
Spending weak over March as Kiwis watch their wallets
The Easter bunny didn't deliver any good news for retailers this year.
Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans
The supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.
Court bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay Suites
A court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.
When are shops and supermarkets open over Easter weekend?
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Caught on video: Bungling young bandit jailed for jewellery heist
He and his underage accomplices hit two Auckland businesses, causing $400,000 in losses.
Festivals, gigs boost fortunes for Glassons and Hallensteins
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'Threat to survival': Wellington businesses fight removal of 20 car parks
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A significant part of the community: Whangārei Trade Aid to close after 37 years
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Retail royalty: Rod Duke reveals secrets to Briscoe success
'To make a living in this country you really have to be number one.'