New ZealandGisborne's historic Muirs Bookshop turns 120, calls for local shopping boostCelebrating the milestone is bittersweet for Kim Pittar, who recognises retail challenges.28 Jul 04:00 AM
Retail'Excessive': Govt to ban card payment surcharges The change will benefit those who shop in-store, rather than online.28 Jul 02:00 AM
Auckland'Quite terrifying:' The young baker behind Auckland pie shop's sellout success Baker Lewis Mazza-Carson sold 50 pies on his first day. Now he's aiming for 1000. 28 Jul 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailAuckland bagel manufacturer in liquidation as $84k owed to IRDLiquidators say a number of parties have indicated interest in buying the business.27 Jul 09:00 PM
EntertainmentMy Secret Auckland: Rachel Sloane shares her favourite spotsEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander about their favourite spots in the city.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Required to arrest': Inside police's new retail-crime patrols 'It’s not the value that we’re looking at. It’s the recidivism. Report it all.'25 Jul 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailConsumer NZ receives high number of complaints about Noel Leeming amid chargesThe retailer has three million transactions a year but won't comment on complaint numbers.22 Jul 06:00 AM
PropertyFire-hit New World Victoria Park reveals plans for repair, reopeningDemolition is not planned. Foodstuffs will repair and rebuild the existing supermarket.22 Jul 03:16 AM
BusinessDoll maker sues popular Tik Tok account over adult sketchesSylvanian Families claims the videos are causing "irreparable injury” to its reputation. 21 Jul 11:04 PM
BusinessInflation hits 12-month high, but enough 'comfort' for likely August rate cut The consumers price index increased 2.7% in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter.21 Jul 12:06 AM
RetailNoel Leeming faces criminal charges over alleged misleading 'Price Promise'The Commerce Commission alleges multiple breaches of the Fair Trading Act.20 Jul 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInflation preview: Rising prices a risk to RBNZ's effort to avoid danger zoneDomestic inflation is above historic averages, a major concern for the Reserve Bank.20 Jul 05:02 PM
New Zealand'It's been spent': Father and daughter who stole $159k in ATM heist say cash is goneThe pair say the stolen money was spent on drug debts, vehicles, rent and tangihanga.18 Jul 11:32 PM
OpinionVarsha AnjaliDiary of a Smith & Caughey’s sales girl: Lessons in grace and delusionOPINION: I remember serving Christopher Luxon. He told me he ran an airline.18 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonClothing store’s vote of confidence in capital's struggling economyThe premium menswear retailer has expanded while others nearby have shut up shop.18 Jul 12:00 AM
BusinessFood stats shock: Prices soar as fruit and veges follow butter spikeThe latest Selected Price Index shows food price inflation continues to rise.16 Jul 11:24 PM
New Zealand'I feel aggrieved': 92-year-old online shopper's warning after supermarket meat purchaseA butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.16 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldNew York city-run stores: Zohran Mamdani's plan for affordable food in detailThe mayoral candidate proposes city-run grocery stores in each of NYC's five boroughs.15 Jul 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their biteANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.15 Jul 07:00 PM
KahuNew baby store in Gisborne aims to support Māori enterprises and product accessibilityPēpi Taiao opens on August 2 in Gisborne, with entrepreneur Nicklyn Manuel at the helm.15 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessCountry Road closing some Australian stores: Is New Zealand affected?South African owners reviewing retail portfolio amid challenging economic conditions.15 Jul 01:55 AM
Business'Cartel conduct': Commerce Commission to take grocery giants to court over supplier dealingsThe food giants are accused of blocking a supplier from directly trading with a customer.14 Jul 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailHelloFresh pleads guilty after ‘subscription traps’ tricked customersThe devious policy targeted former customers but left a key detail out. 14 Jul 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailWinter chill boosts spending as Kiwis go clothes shoppingConsumers splashed out on winter apparel in June, but hospitality spending fell.14 Jul 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessButlers Chocolate Cafe closes: What went wrong, who’s owed money?Butlers Chocolate Cafe closed its New Zealand stores after 18 years.13 Jul 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing'Deserves a second chance': New Zealand firm revives East ImperialThe new manufacturer is a family-owned business which makes many other popular drinks.13 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessOn The Up: Speak eyes $4t market with personalised shopping techSpeak plans to expand into Australia and the US, targeting skincare and supplements.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Four Square and shops planned for Taradale town centreThe existing Taradale Four Square would be demolished and rebuilt under the proposal.12 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentRobert Irwin pays forgotten restaurant bill, owners praise his 'class'Robert Irwin returned to the Jetty Pavilion to pay for his forgotten salad.12 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'Courage is contagious': The return of the Rainbow Warrior and other Auckland news Opinion: Love this City looks at Auckland Council and other city news of the week. 11 Jul 06:00 PM
Retail'Challenging conditions': Luxury retail giant DFS closing Kiwi storesDuty Free Shoppers is exiting the Oceania market after 30 years.11 Jul 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Against everything we do': Bookstores steering clear of books written by AIRetailers are operating on a 'high trust model' with publishers.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSmith & Caughey's auctioning Santa sleigh in $44k lot, other fixtures, surplus stock also for saleThousands of lots are included in the auction, a majority with starting bids at $1. 10 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandDrive-through sushi restaurant opens at former Hastings petrol station siteResidual tanks and unstable pea-metal backfill were major obstacles.10 Jul 12:00 AM
