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Woolworths wins consent for giant $213m land deal in Christchurch

Overseas Investment Office approval comes day after Govt announces supermarket crack-down.

Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider

Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.

Inside UBS' $3 billion a day trading floor

“We try and hard code individuals to operate under stress.”

Why Australian companies are cutting costs amid an economic rebound

And why share prices across the ditch are so volatile.

The Pure Food Co's Sam Bridgewater on the company's new Australian deal

The Pure Food Co's Sam Bridgewater talks about the company's new deal with Regis Aged Care in Australia, and how the business has found success. Video / Dean Purcell

The Mining Mum: How a podcast transformed Kiwi woman’s career path

Gisborne's Tegan Larkins empowers women in mining through podcast, recruitment.

Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale

Biggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.

‘Too much change at once’: Ryman CEO Naomi James on $1b raise to cut debt

Weekly fees non-fixed, keeping 30% instead of 20%: Key Ryman changes from October 1, 2024.

‘Customers have less money’ - SkyCity chief on downgrade of full-year profit

Casino company had to spend more money than anticipated in Australia, CEO says.

Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'

'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.

David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts

Luxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.

Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby

Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.

Bluestone Home Loans sold to ASX-listed Challenger for $597m

Challenger told Bluestone clients with direct debits that nothing would change for them.

Hani Sipu’s journey: Life in Australia’s outback to create a better future for her whānau

Kiwi nurse Hani Sipu shares her journey from Kaitāia to Ngukurr as a remote area nurse in Australia’s outback. Video / Carson Bluck

Ten most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest year

Value of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.

'Significant milestone for many Kiwis': Oceania Healthcare CEO Suzanne Dvorak

The workforce is predominantly female which is reflected in the company's leadership.

Flatpacked and ready: Ikea warehouse opened today

Goods to be shipped from China and Malaysia mainly, but also other parts of the world.

Spotless NZ businesses sold in cleaning, catering shakeup

Clients include a major stadium and some of the country's most prestigious schools.