PremiumPremiumRetailLuxury Italian furniture giant to open $3.5m flagship in Auckland design hubMolteni&C is a leading Italian designer furniture brand founded over 90 years ago.21 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandBuilder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it backAn inquiry found three council checks on the old desk missed the confidential files.20 Feb 03:55 AM
PremiumRetail'A love decision': Outgoing Ikea chief on backing Auckland over EuropeJesper Brodin has been part of Ikea and Ingka Group for 30 years, eight as its CEO.23 Jan 06:00 PM
World'Horrendous, heinous and abhorrent': Donation forces Aussie op shop closure, future at risk23 Jan 03:03 AM
PremiumSmall BusinessHelping small traders: Rotate founder on taking quality resale furniture online21 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture set to jolt US economy from Oct 1European truckmakers Volvo and Daimler's shares dived after the move.26 Sep 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrozen in time: 'A little jewel' - Why Dunedin's historic home Olveston is so specialJane Ussher has photographed Dunedin's Olveston, its contents and gardens for a new book. 12 Sep 06:45 PM
RetailIkea's first New Zealand store to open on December 4'It's been quite a journey,' says Ikea expansion manager Fabian Winterbine.04 Sep 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetail expert on what went wrong for appliance and furniture chain Smiths CityThe 107-year-old company, now in the hands of administrators, faces an uncertain future.03 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandSleep like a Queen: Bedroom suite made for Elizabeth II to go up for auctionQueen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip used the suite when they visited Hamilton in 1953.21 Aug 02:21 AM
RetailIkea to hire 500 staff for NZ launch, 100 more than plannedEmployees get five weeks paid leave as well as a 15% discount at the store.24 Jun 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFreedom Furniture bought by Australian competitorFreedom has 13 stores in New Zealand.16 Jun 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$151k for a bed - but it's not for sleeping on'It is a very rare piece, not only for New Zealand, but also internationally.'02 Jun 05:00 PM
The SelectionI tried the Eva Sofa Bed for 7 days, here’s my reviewHere's what worked, what didn’t and whether this one’s worth the price tag.26 May 05:39 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘The energy you don’t use’: Ikea’s green strategy for NZ launchKaren Pflug emphasises collaboration to reduce waste and drive sustainability.23 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandHow local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like FreedomLocal businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.13 Feb 11:00 PM
BusinessIkea receives 800 applications for each role ahead of Auckland openingThe retailer is spending $407 million setting up operations in New Zealand.02 Jan 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionExplained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.10 Sep 08:00 PM
Banking and financeColossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store plannedVast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Where do you park the car?’ Ikea's surprise after sending staff to check out 500 Kiwi homesWhat does the company’s research mean for its Sylvia Park store?14 Aug 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Unprecedented' - Ikea reveals huge $407m spend in New ZealandThe investment is 'significant and indicates the long-term commitment to New Zealand'.14 Apr 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'They're moving fast' - steel framing rises for NZ's first Ikea storeThe framework for the giant store is now up to the second level of a planned three levels.11 Mar 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsFreedom Furniture loses $9m, taps parent's support to pay debtsRed Sea terrorism disrupting supply chain, racheting up freight costs.10 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleWho sat here? Experts debate origins of 'mystery' chairsUncovering the histories of household furniture.17 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhalebones, bikinis and a throne: New Zealand design history in 110 chairsNew exhibition reveals curious tales of 110 chairs from NZ's history.08 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailIkea New Zealand makes first appointment as it gears up for store opening in 2025New recruit had previously opened Ikea's most successful City store during the pandemic.12 Oct 01:33 AM
PoliticsGovt’s $108m spend-up on office renovations and refurbishments$14,200 for a wardrobe unit and $22,700 for a bookcase at the Ministry of Justice.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow Ikea CEO Jesper Brodin dealt with unhappy customersFinancial Times: Furniture group's CEO invested in online business as rivals circled.03 Jul 05:00 PM
