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'Sweet Jesus': Kmart product shocks Kiwi buyers

The item is described as 'perfect for relaxing after a long day of work'.

Retail crime in NZ hinders Michael Hill result

Michael Hill has posted a disappointing result after tough year of local retail crime.

Wellington shop windows shattered by vandals, mushrooms thrown inside

Wholly Bagels and TJ Terrace Superette each had windows shattered.

Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite

Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.

Stock Takes: Aussies snap up $2b stake in NZ power line company

Australia’s second-largest pension fund will take up majority ownership of Powerco.

Foodie: First peek inside Auckland’s colossal Asian supermarket

Thousands descend on the 3800 square metre store on opening day in Westgate Town Centre.

Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ

New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.

The five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay deal

Buying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.

Retail sales continue to drop as cost-of-living pressures still bite

Retail sales fell 1.2% in the June quarter, the eighth consecutive quarter to see a drop.

SPQR liquidators renew liquor licence for failed restaurant

There has been some buyer interest in it.

Editorial: The win for local communities in the battle over booze

OPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.

'Aggravation': Kids as young as 6 and 10 steal dirt bikes from motorcycle store

Upset owner: 'We aren’t just talking about money, we are talking about our sanity.'

‘At his head’: Horror knife claim at Westfield mall

A man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a knife at a customer’s head at mall.

Ex-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black market

The two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.

Consumer NZ says ComCom's supermarket recommendations don’t go far enough

The consumer rights agency says too much onus is put on shoppers to take action.

Greg Bruce: Power-ranking Auckland’s shopping malls

OPINION: One Auckland mall is a clear winner, but there are some surprising losers.