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Costco limits cheap butter purchases to 30 blocks, still sells out
The American grocery giant is selling 1kg Kirkland Signature butter for $9.99.

Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.

Retail spending flat in April as Kiwis keep wallets closed
Hospitality spending was slightly up by 0.2%, adding $2.1 million.

On The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of Bayfair
It has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.

Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.

‘I guess I'm a bit obsessed’: Minions collector sets world record
Liesl Benecke owns 1035 Minion items, including Swarovski crystal figurines.

Marks & Spencer left with empty shelves amid cyber attack fallout
Retailer is grappling with the fallout from a cyber attack which has lasted over a week.

'Strong rubber smell': Evacuation sign after Auckland mall fire
Shoppers smelled smoke in the food court, but no fire alarm sounded.

Anzac day 2025: What’s open, what’s not and when you have to pay a surcharge
Most businesses cannot open until 1pm on Anzac Day.

Red alert: What will it take to turn around The Warehouse?
Analysts describe the challenges ahead for NZ's largest retailer.

Which stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictions
Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.

Food prices jump 3.5% in March
Grocery prices increased 0.9%, with chocolate and yoghurt leading the rise.

Card spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data reveal
Spending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.

‘Not making the connection’: Kiwis grim over cost of living despite economic upturn
Pessimistic outlook despite steady inflation and falling interest rates.

Costco partners with DoorDash for home delivery, no membership needed
Both existing Costco members and non-members will be able to order via DoorDash.

'Absolutely immiserating': Thousands of Woolworths workers could see pay cut under restructure, union claims
The company says the changes will improve its customers' shopping experience.

The Temu effect: The sharp rise in spending on cheap foreign shopping sites
Websites like Temu appear to have been more than a passing fad.

Woolworths supermarkets around NZ affected by electronic pricing glitch
Shoppers were confronted by notices on doors saying stores were closed.

The Body Shop NZ owes $12 million, mall landlords among creditors
$147k was owed to employees, but all were paid during administration.

Failed buy-now-pay-later operator Laybuy relaunches under new owner
Laybuy went into receivership last year.

Masked group targets Michael Hill Jewellers in Mānawa Bay mall.
They were filmed carrying out a brazen smash-and-grab on the jewellery store. Video / Supplied