Wellington'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closureShut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.30 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow to tell if that $50 in your wallet is fakePassing or holding forged notes can lead to up to 10 years in prison.29 Jan 06:37 PM
PremiumRetailCrane Brothers to grow High St flagship with major store expansionThe menswear label is looking to grow its footwear and knitwear categories.28 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Total beat-up’: Justice Minister ‘happy’ with retail crime taskforce after three members quit26 Jan 07:52 PM
Business61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?15 Jan 06:49 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025. The US bombs Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, the NZ summer drowning toll now stands at one. Retail waits for a surge.Watch26 Dec 06:46 PM
New ZealandThe rules if you’re working, or running a business, over the Christmas breakRetail workers have clear legal rights over Christmas and New Year.23 Dec 11:26 PM
LifestyleSmall moving companies get pre-Christmas boon as Ikea hit by delivery delaysThe Swedish retailer has paused its online services to clear a mounting backlog.23 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRetail card spending hits $10b as Black Friday gives sector a liftRetail NZ chief Carolyn Young says the uplift offers 'green shoots' of recovery.11 Dec 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailPrivate equity giant backs AS Colour in global $500m growth pushQuadrant is buying its stake from NZ private equity firm Direct Capital.09 Dec 09:31 PM
Politics$3200 for lunch, $227k for advising role: Labour questions retail crime chairman’s workSunny Kaushal has defended his work, accusing Labour of 'playing politics'.04 Dec 02:37 AM
LifestyleHej, Aotearoa! Ikea officially opens first store in New ZealandToday's the day Kiwis say hello to the yellow and blue homeware.03 Dec 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Lim: How to navigate leave and pay during the holiday periodStaff working on Christmas and New Year public holidays must get time and a half.03 Dec 02:00 AM
Christchurch'We need zero-tolerance': Dairy owner stabbing reignites calls for tougher retail crime lawsA 14-year-old will appear in court today to face charges for the incident. 02 Dec 08:24 PM
AucklandShopper knocked unconscious, unable to walk after Glenfield Mall assaultMichelle Miller, 59, was knocked unconscious for about 10 minutes in the attack.02 Dec 05:00 AM
RetailBlack Friday spending down in blow to retail recoveryWhile many analysts were expecting spending to rise, Kiwis have kept their wallets closed.02 Dec 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailIkea 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
New ZealandGuided tour of Auckland's new Ikea store with NZ HeraldNZ Herald takes you inside Auckland’s new Ikea store for a first lookahead of its opening on Thursday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 08:10 PM
BusinessFirst look inside Auckland’s new Ikea storeThe NZ Herald takes you inside Auckland’s new Ikea store, ahead of its opening on Thursday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 08:08 PM
Herald NOWChristchurch Mayor on being selected as the country's 'one stop shop' for supermarket consentsPhil Mauger talks supermarket consenting and what's next for the city. Video / Herald NowWatch30 Nov 07:33 PM
Herald NOWHow Ikea’s opening could shake up NZ retailRetail groups weigh in on how the Swedish giant could reshape spending. Video / Herald NowWatch30 Nov 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What we can learn from Mamas Donuts OPINION: Businesses don't have to suffer in silence when the walls are closing in. 30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWill Kiwis open their wallets this Black Friday or hold back again?Retail NZ warns two-thirds of profits hinge on this quarter's sales.24 Nov 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrivalThe company's first standalone store is targeted to open in the second half of FY26.24 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMighty Ape boss says 2025 is shaping up as ‘year of the consumer’The online retailer has added 60 staff as it prepares for a high-demand holiday rush.20 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailInside Tahua’s costly bargain and how it’s rebuilding Torpedo7The group owns Burger King, Hannahs, Torpedo7 and new retail brand The Outlet.19 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Green shoots emerging’: CHB Mayor confident in district’s business outlookClosures on the cards for Waipukurau main street, mayor stays hopeful for new businesses. 19 Nov 05:00 PM