PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessMore SMEs lining up extra work in 2026 as confidence edges backAbout 44% of SMEs aim to bring forward asset buys under the Investment Boost.11 Feb 12:09 AM
New ZealandRetail crime group scrapped: Chairman Sunny Kaushal reveals his reaction | Herald NOWSunny Kaushal reveals his thoughts on the retail crime group scrapping. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Feb 09:52 PM
New Zealand'It's been very successful': Paul Goldsmith on disbanding the Retail Crime Advisory GroupMinister of Justice says the group was effective in reducing retail crime throughout New Zealand.Watch10 Feb 07:28 PM
New Zealand'Money for Sunny': Marama Davidson slams the efficacy of the retail crime advisory groupDavidson and Seymour debate retail crime; new LNG terminal; poll results / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Feb 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Is AI to blame for pushing unemployment rate higher?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.10 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsRetail crime advisory group scrapped after several resignationsThe group had been funded to last until September this year.10 Feb 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Best on the planet': Greg Foran on his new job leading US supermarket chain KrogerGreg Foran previously led US retail giant Walmart from 2014 to 2019.09 Feb 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrespass law controversy: The 'should have known' rule that can land you in jail The minister backed the 'deeming' approach against his officials' recommendations.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe Warehouse to hit pause on external ads as new marketing boss plans resetFrankie Coulter plans to shift more money into in-store experiences.08 Feb 08:00 PM
Crime'Feel like I’m a prisoner': Owner sleeping in store after third burglary attempt in a yearSund, a father of two young children, now sleeps in his sports shop out of fear.06 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandLongstanding clothing store departs Hastings central mall areaNapier's Cotton On store will stay open, but it's lights out in Hastings.05 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Who got drunk and cooked this chicken?': Mum sent ‘cremated’ roast chook through Milkrun'I hope someone did a prayer for it before cremating.'05 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailStorms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spendingWild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.04 Feb 09:02 PM
New Zealand'Safe shopping': CHB retailers back campaign for rainbow-friendly storesBusinesses are embracing the campaign aimed at making the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe.04 Feb 05:00 PM
AucklandHammer threat at Manurewa dairy: Three teens charged after early morning raidThe Mahia Rd Superette has been hit twice in three months.04 Feb 04:02 AM
RetailWarehouse Group cuts 270 head office jobsThe Warehouse Group will cut 270 head office jobs, from about 990 to 720 roles.03 Feb 08:17 PM
RetailBriscoe Group reports record fourth-quarter sales despite margin pressureNet profit after tax is tipped to land between $59m and $60m for the year.03 Feb 12:12 AM
TravelIs this Wellington’s best-kept secret?It's a controversial call but this strip may be cooler than Cuba St.03 Feb 12:00 AM
RetailKathmandu owner lifts earnings forecast after strong Black Friday and Boxing Day salesKathmandu sales jumped 12.9% in the first five months of the new year.01 Feb 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forestsIngka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.01 Feb 08:00 PM
WorldWatch: Sledgehammer-wielding robbers raid London jewellers in daylightFootage shows staff trying to fight off the raiders with a small box.01 Feb 07:08 PM
New ZealandFarmers employee fired for abusing staff discount says it's 'not so serious'The woman has now taken her case to the Employment Relations Authority. 30 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSqueezed: Rio Beverages founder's second juice business in liquidation, owes $1.12mDavid Thexton and co-owner Amanda Morgan blamed the economic downturn for its insolvency.30 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘People were bruised’: Why sales teams are cautious about economic recovery in 2026Sales teams were burned by early optimism last year.28 Jan 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailCrane Brothers to grow High St flagship with major store expansionThe menswear label is looking to grow its footwear and knitwear categories.28 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNZ Post defends closure decision as postage use plummetsNZ Post CEO David Walsh said the business' retail footprint hadn't changed since 1989.28 Jan 02:23 AM
Lifestyle'We're a little emo about it': Beloved fashion label shuts last Auckland store after a decade It marks the end of almost 12 years of twenty-seven names retail in Auckland.28 Jan 01:29 AM
BusinessIkea NZ adds extra jobs as overwhelming demand catches retailer off guardIkea New Zealand's workforce will surpass 500 as it gets to grips with strong demand.27 Jan 10:42 PM
LifestyleThe water feature is not for swimming: Mall issues stern warning after viral rooftop stuntThe Instagram clip of the rooftop pool stunt has drawn 2.8m views online.27 Jan 09:37 PM
WellingtonLongstanding Wellington bookstore close down after 33 yearsThe specialist craft shop is part of the capital’s furniture. 27 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMichael Hill NZ reports first positive result since August 2023New Zealand sales climbed 2.4% to $62m, the first rise since August 2023.26 Jan 11:36 PM
New Zealand‘Total beat-up’: Justice Minister ‘happy’ with retail crime taskforce after three members quitRetail NZ's CEO left the taskforce after her relationship with chair Sunny Kaushal soured.26 Jan 07:52 PM
New ZealandAuckland bakery pulls horse meat pies after council visitNZ Food Safety is now investigating where the horse meat was sourced.25 Jan 11:40 PM
OpinionAndrew Barnes: Reviving Auckland’s CBD, too late or just wrong?OPINION: The CRL is forecast to deliver $11.9b in gains, but will the people come?25 Jan 10:09 PM
