EconomyAccent on fun and games as Kiwis look to a brighter yearGood food and electronics are among the top luxury items Kiwis will spend their spare cash on in the next six months.05 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Tis the season to regiftResourceful Kiwis spent Boxing Day finding a solution to unwanted presents - reselling them on Trade Me.26 Dec 03:00 PM
RetailSpending surge gives retailers breathing spaceThe mad last-minute rush for Christmas presents shows no signs of slowing down as New Zealanders continue to flock to retail stores.22 Dec 03:00 PM
RetailChristmas shoppers think smallWith only four shopping days to go before Christmas, parking spaces are still available at the malls and shoppers say they are spending less.20 Dec 03:00 PM
RetailPosh Nosh chain dines out on upmarket tastesIt's not all about truffle oil and pomegranate molasses, say the owners of Nosh.20 Dec 03:00 PM
EconomyFrenetic festive spend up give retailers huge boostKiwi shoppers made more than a million purchases yesterday, giving retailers a boost after last year's recession-hit Christmas.19 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandFinish shopping and put your feet upSix shopping days to go and in a present panic? The <i>Herald</i> gives six recommendations for easy-to-find presents for the whole family.18 Dec 03:00 PM
Banking and financeChristmas spending down this yearThe economists at Westpac have spotted a clear downward trend in expenditure on gifts.18 Dec 05:30 AM
LifestyleGet beached<I>Viva</I>'s Zoe Walker gives her tips on how to do summer casual.17 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleThe Dish: Flaunt itVeuve Clicquot has teamed with the good people at the Porsche Design Studio to come up with the uber-glam Ice Cube.17 Dec 03:00 PM
EconomyConsumers face reality checkConsumer confidence slipped a little in the December quarter but remained mostly positive.17 Dec 12:00 AM
TechnologyE-books to go on sale in MayWhitcoulls and Borders are set to become the first book retailers in New Zealand to offer e-books.16 Dec 03:00 PM
Small BusinessSurge in Eftpos, credit card purchases up to ChristmasA surge of Eftpos and credit card transactions shows New Zealanders are picking up the purchasing pace in the lead-up to Christmas.15 Dec 01:30 AM