Ikea expansion in New Zealand set to trump other countries
The retailer believes its New Zealand launch will have a "significant economic impact".
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South Island will also get an Ikea after Auckland megastore opens
Ikea's global CEO has confirmed the first store will open in Auckland.
River of gold: Marlborough mining claim up for sale for $75k
Licence to mine in a river once considered one of richest for gold is for sale.
Marlborough property has multiple income streams
The 122ha Cowslip Farm, about 22km south of Blenheim, is now for sale.
IKEA's NZ format, location: What could be in store
IKEA might trial smaller-format store for NZ debut.
Two years, 63 days on Ihumātao: protester vows to stay
Watch: Fletcher protester's response to Auckland trespass notice
IKEA's NZ launch this Friday: CEO to make debut visit
Speculation is rife that the company may confirm the location of its first store.
After Barfoot & Thompson sale decline, economist says what to expect next
Economist warns to expect more "soft" housing data from Auckland this year.
Barfoot & Thompson warns of clear fall in Auckland house prices
Auckland prices down 0.8 per cent from 2017 to 2018.
No ho ho: Xmas shopping flat for Kiwi stores
Electronic card transations point to a flat Xmas - Paymark.
How $3.5b will be stripped from from our sharemarket this year
Mergers and acquisitions ares set to strip $3.5b from NZX.
What you need to earn to be an above-average earner
"It's almost the race to the bottom in terms of income and wages," chief economist says.
Property Council boss: 'Govt must examine how our cities are planned'
Leonie Freeman says focus must be on building cities that support the wellbeing of Kiwis.
Barfoot & Thompson boss: Housing market correction possible in 2019
Barfoot & Thompson boss reveals plans for 2019
Three factors tipped to hit Kiwi property market in 2019
Where to for the housing market in 2019?
The job offering graduates $95,000 a year: Air traffic control jobs up for grabs
It's not too late for a career change.
'Perfect storm' dogging construction sector
Ebert Construction's failure a symptom of raft of issues.
Kiwi tech firms 'need more support' to expand overseas
Sue De Bievre, CEO of Beany, says her industry is going through "massive change".
Aged-care providers under pressure to find nurses
Bill McDonald of retirement business Arvida reveals plans for 2019
'Aucklanders don't know how good their city centre is going to be'
Scott Pritchard of Precinct gives his outlook for 2019
Queueing shoppers sit on floors as Boxing Day crowds hammer Hawke's Bay stores
Shoplifters, crowds and big money - it's the toughest day of the year to work in retail.
From All Whites footballer to captain of $2 billion company
Former All White leading $2 billion retail company Allbirds has sights set on a NZ store.
Wakachangi started as a joke, now it sells 10,000 cases a week
Comedian Leigh Hart talks about why he started his own beer brand.
Small Business: The Ashburton farm breeding Christmas turkeys
Two per cent of turkeys sold in New Zealand are bred and processed by this family.
Preparing for Christmas an all-year operation for toy importers
New Zealand's largest toy distributor prepares for Christmas well in advance.
The interview: Kiwi chief's answer to NZ's housing crisis
Kiwi Property chief Clive Mackenzie wants to solve NZ's housing crisis.
Lower petrol prices give retailers an early Christmas present
Lower fuel prices should give the retail sector a boost this Christmas.
Vital Healthcare rebel shareholders win 3 out 5 resolutions
Votes announced in Vital Healthcare fee/governance revolt
KiwiBuild 90 pct below target in first year: Collins
100 KiwiBuild houses up in a year - well short of 1000 anticipated.
John Nicholls wins seat on Fonterra board
Canterbury's John Nicholls has been voted to the Fonterra board after a second election.
Investors v board: Fiery Vital AGM begins
Three major investors put resolutions to change fees and governance.
Where it takes the longest to sell a home in NZ
You'll need the patience of the Bible's Job if you own a place here and plan on selling.