Supermarket swap: Napier’s two near-neighbouring Countdowns to become two Woolworths
Neither of the supermarkets separated by just one street in Napier are being sold.
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Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling
Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.
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Food prices fell in October, led by one culturally significant grocery item.
'I felt cheated': Commerce Commission assessing queries on New World MasterChef promotion
Customers who missed out on cookware in New World's sticker promotion want it honoured.
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People tend to panic buy in times of crisis, often leading to big shortages.
Liam Dann: Is the ComCom a 22-year-old failure?
OPINION: New Zealand lacks adequate competition in key industries.
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Meal kits are a convenient, fast way to produce a tasty dinner. But what about the cost?
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"The rainy day is here right now," foodbank manager Nicki Goodwin says.
BNZ profits from rising mortgage rates
BNZ's annual profit rose to $1.5 billion, despite the deteriorating economy.
Job adverts decline sharply, Seek report shows
The job market downturn "solidified" in October, BNZ says.
Warehouse boss questions how proposed Foodstuffs merger will help lower grocery costs
The country’s grocery sector and consumers alike will keep an eagle eye on Foodstuffs.
'Incredibly emotional': Restaurant owner considers walking as others fold
Asher Boote speaks out about the mental toll of running a restaurant in recent months.
Deep Creek brewery collapse: How much is owed to creditors and staff
A shipment failure to China left the craft brewer with a cashflow problem.
Supermarket heavyweight Foodstuffs plans merger, strong reaction expected
The New World and Pak'nSave operator is to apply to the Commerce Commission by Christmas.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
New $10 block of cheese aces taste tests - will it kickstart a price drop?
A store-brand basic has been described as 'actually pretty yum' by a cheese connoisseur.
Deep Creek brewery collapse: What went wrong?
'A lot of pain out there' but some hope after disaster pushed Deep Creek over the edge.
Supie collapse: Five reasons start-ups suddenly find it harder to get funding
A venture capital explainer. Plus: What National will and won’t do for start-ups and VCs.
Election impact? Business confidence jumps in October
ANZ's Business Outlook survey suggests businesses liked the election result.
'People were crying': No money to pay 120 Supie staff
The online grocery start-up pitched itself as a challenger to the big two chains.
'About accountability': David Seymour talks tough on Reserve Bank remit
The Act leader wants the Monetary Policy Committee gone and the inflation target reduced.
Rob Rattenbury: Every politician has their day
OPINION: Politicians come and go, they have their moments in the sun then usually fade.
Editorial: Signs of economic recovery
OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.
Does National have any hope of fixing the cost of living?
The new Government faces a big challenge in addressing the cost of living crisis.
What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?
National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.
Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again
OPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.
NZ 'winning the war on inflation', no more rate hikes needed, Kiwibank says
Economists are reassessing their interest rate outlooks after inflation data surprised.
Huge garden and native nursery to provide free food and jobs
An ambitious project to grow fresh food for the community is under way in Taupō.
What gets axed under the National-led Government?
Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.
Post-election hangover: Inflation data to reveal scale of problem for new Government
The Consumers Price Index for the third quarter is due out on Tuesday.
Business confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economy
Inflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.
Claire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculation
OPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.