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Consumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concerns

Consumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.

Woolworths mistakenly tells 500,000 members they will receive a gift voucher

The supermarket chain has revoked the special offer and apologised for any confusion.

'Enough is enough': Government beefing up trespass laws, doubling fines

Associate Justice Minister: 'These changes send a clear message: enough is enough.'

‘We absolutely got this wrong and we're sorry’: The Warehouse responds to ad criticism

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled the advert could cause 'serious offence'.

Ikea opening ‘around Christmas trading period’, plans for traffic mitigation at Sylvia Park

'Ikea is likely to open around the Christmas trading period at the end of this year.'

Surf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homes

Earthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.

The Warehouse downgrades earnings forecast to include a worst-case $5m loss

A warmer start to the winter season is impacting sales of blankets, heaters and apparel.

Plumbing World parent reports $8.2m loss as construction downturn hits revenue

It's the second loss in a row for the business after posting a $6.37m loss in 2024.

NZ's biggest new supermarket gets green light

It's to be built on a greenfield site near the Esmonde Rd motorway on-ramps and off-ramps.

Ikea to hire 500 staff for NZ launch, 100 more than planned

Employees get five weeks paid leave as well as a 15% discount at the store.

'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff

The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.

What to expect from today's GDP data?

Economists expect the recovery continued during the first quarter of the year.

Alleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to store

Similar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.

Australia Post unveils dedicated parcel-only offices for online shoppers

Customers can access 24/7 self-service desks and parcel lockers.

Freedom Furniture bought by Australian competitor

Freedom has 13 stores in New Zealand.

Liam Dann: We need to fix the human-shaped hole in our economy

OPINION: The flow of humans across our border is one of the big variables in our economy.