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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.

'Disappointing': Supermarkets remove ability to sort items by price

The move will make grocery shopping 'more difficult and less transparent', expert says.

Reality check: ANZ reveals consumer confidence drops

'October marked a sombre return to reality,' says ANZ's Sharon Zollner.

Once grand Queen St centre a ghost town but owners push ahead with development dream

Owner of Sky World has tried to sell the property since early 2023.

BNZ among those to lose money from boat company collapse

Unsecured debt holders face being wiped out following boat firesale.

Editorial: Do retailers have reasons to be optimistic?

OPINION: Will Christmas be the most wonderful time of the year for business?

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.

'Gut-wrenching': Newlyweds say caterer scammed them out of wedding deposits

Police urge people with complaints about wedding caterer to come forward.

Hurricane Milton hits and Police cut jobs | Focus Morning Bulletin October 10, 2024

Air New Zealand staffer sacked after bypassing Customs queue, Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida and why police are cutting more than 100 jobs.

Resource consent lodged to expand Petone Kmart

The application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.

'Double whammy': OCR cut delivers mortgage relief but potential job losses dampen mood

Interest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.

Chorus of OCR cut cheer drowns out message of tough times ahead – Liam Dann

OPINION: Central banks don't slash rates unless economies are in serious trouble.