PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHelping small traders: Rotate founder on taking quality resale furniture onlineMaxine Glogau talks to Tom Raynel about her small marketplace start-up Rotate.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumRetailOne Kiwi Ikea importer to close, others change product linesParallel importers see both negatives and positives from Ikea's entry to New Zealand.08 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumRetailIkea Australia and NZ CEO calm on competition ahead of launchThe Swedish company's product range is extensive, and more importantly, competitive.01 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleFrozen in time: 'A little jewel' - Why Dunedin's historic home Olveston is so special12 Sep 06:45 PM
PremiumBusinessRetail expert on what went wrong for appliance and furniture chain Smiths City03 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
PremiumPremiumBusinessPlastic fantastic: Ikea takes stake in Kiwi start-upThe move follows $15 million in seed funding.13 Jun 05:10 AM
BusinessFocus: Ikea finally on the way at Auckland’s Sylvia ParkThe traditional big blue box, large-format store of 34,000sq m will sell the latest design and home furnishing at Sylvia Park. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Jun 11:05 PM
ConstructionIkea finally on the way to NZ: Opening date revealed as building begins at Sylvia ParkSylvia Park store will be size of three rugby fields - and yes it will have the meatballs.01 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The Altered Rose takes upcycling to the next levelThe one-woman furniture restoration business turning something old into something new.13 May 01:55 AM
