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Retail spending off to slow start in 2025

Spending in the retail industries over January fell by 1.6%.

‘Do better’: US star faces backlash for lashing out at Amazon delivery driver

'Yeah blame an underpaid Amazon worker who is already overworked and stressing.'

Kiwi summer spending lifts as cultural habits change

The data from Kiwibank shows Kiwis spent more on experiences than retail products.

‘We love CHB’: Small-town campaign aims to draw shoppers back to main street

On Ruataniwha St, 80% of shops are taking part in the event.

Costco New Zealand boosts revenue to $361 million

After reporting a loss of over $20m last year, Costco has almost fully bounced back.

Briscoe Group warns of challenging 2025 as it reports flat result

Briscoes has revealed an uptick in the fourth quarter of 2024 but warning signs are ahead.

Police investigating alleged extortion attempt by security guard on Auckland supermarket shopper

Consumer group says alleged standover extremely distressing for shopper.

Big-ticket items a no-go as consumer confidence falls

More Kiwis now think it's a bad time to buy a major household item in bad news for retail.

Briscoe Group profit downgrade a warning sign for retail, analysts say

Consumer confidence and spending patterns could be entrenched, one analyst said.

Briscoe Group downgrades profit prediction after slow holiday sales

Rod Duke says it was a challenging time, but he's still optimistic.

NZ butter price spike: 500g block hits $9.19

We're a dairy giant, so why is butter so expensive?

Watch: Burst water main floods road near Sylvia Park entrance

The water main on Carbine Rd burst at 11.13am.

Burst water main in Mt Wellington street

Motorists were told to avoid the Sylvia Park entrance. Video / Alix Stewart / Supplied

Three youths charged as dramatic footage emerges of Michael Hill smash-and-grab

Police say they're still hunting for two men.

Clone wars: The new age of online scamming

'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'

Woolworths seeks to acquire food manufacturer Beak and Johnston

Beak & Johnston make ready-made products such as soups and frozen meals.