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Erica Lloyd: Why execution, not hype, will define NZ’s tech future

Opinion: Rocket Lab and Xero prove disciplined execution drives global success.

Mitre 10 poaches top Foodstuffs exec as new CEO from 2026

Rowles has been in charge of launching Foodstuffs newest supermarket offerings.

One Kiwi Ikea importer to close, others change product lines

Parallel importers see both negatives and positives from Ikea's entry to New Zealand.

Billionaire retailers to buy ex-Beca HQ, betting on $5.5b City Rail Link

'City Rail Link will be a game-changer, with the Karanga-a-Hape station metres away.'

Why Costco is the only big retailer to challenge Trump on tariff refunds

The case hinges on whether Donald Trump misused a 1977 emergency powers law.

Cameron Bagrie: Trust, not growth, may decide who wins the 2026 election

Opinion: Inflation still outpaces wages, leaving households feeling poorer.

Kmart cancels recall for three sand products after tests find no asbestos

MBIE is urging people who followed the recall to seek remedial costs from Kmart.

Kmart NZ earning twice as much per sq m as The Warehouse – analysts

Analysts say Kmart’s higher-margin home and apparel lines are driving the gap.

Billy bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in Auckland

Ikea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.

Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refund

The lawsuit comes as the US Supreme Court weighs limits on presidential tariff power.

Shopper knocked unconscious, unable to walk after Glenfield Mall assault

Michelle Miller, 59, was knocked unconscious for about 10 minutes in the attack.

Black Friday spending down in blow to retail recovery

While many analysts were expecting spending to rise, Kiwis have kept their wallets closed.

How this new Melbourne hotel delivers boutique quality without the price tag

The spot is fantastic for anyone who wants to enjoy the bustle of the Victorian capital.

Bog standard shrinkflation? Purex Mega Long toilet rolls not so long

Even toilet paper is feeling the crunch in the cost-of-living crisis.

Ikea Australia and NZ CEO calm on competition ahead of launch

The Swedish company's product range is extensive, and more importantly, competitive.

Ham, turkey, brandy cranberries: Would you swap Christmas dinner for a festive sausage?

Pork and turkey? The new boutique banger that might just be the next Kiwi summer classic