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Supermarket without price tags: Families invited to take what they need
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Retail heats up: The foreign brands coming to NZ
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The famous Kiwi party's over: Tupperware closes lid on NZ operation
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Kiwi shoppers more cautious than UK, US, Euro consumers
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Woman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyre
Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.
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Brad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilities
Flutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police
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Hundreds evacuate city mall, cause unknown
Hundreds milled outside as firefighters arrived to investigate at Westfield Albany.
More supermarket chains needed but HB 'would be last cab off the rank'
Hawke's Bay could wait a long time for another supermarket chain to begin operating here.
Supermarket wars: Aldi trumps NZ giants for grocery staples
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Travel deals: Forest retreats, Great Barrier resorts and more
Escape to a beachside resort or forest retreat with this week's travel deals.
'Recession can't be ruled out': Sluggish retail data points to tough year ahead
New data shows retail had a slow start to year. It will only get tougher, economists say.
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Global athleisure retailer pushes further into NZ
Lululemon "exploring other pockets of opportunity" following recent store opening.
Welly-being: An eco-friendly weekend in the capital
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Teen wins dispute over dodgy iPhone sold on Facebook
The 'perfect' phone turned out to be water-damaged and rusty.
New app helps Kiwis compare supermarket prices
A Kiwi developer has created a tool to help shoppers plan their grocery spend.
Mum tells court of day a dangerous driver ploughed into her car with her 4yo still inside
Selfish driver fails to check victims of collisions caused by his dangerous antics
More Kiwis worried about rising costs than Covid's impact on economy
Many make spending changes, but expert says "people aren't panicking, they are adjusting".
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Flutey charged with aggravated assault on police among range of charges
Prominent anti-vaxxer Brad Flutey appears on charges relating to a January 17 incident.