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First look inside Auckland’s new Ikea store

The NZ Herald takes you inside Auckland’s new Ikea store, ahead of its opening on Thursday. Video / NZ Herald

The Warehouse boss delays details of refresh plan but names first two trial stores for revamp

Dame Joan Withers chaired her final meeting after nearly nine years in role.

'Big crowds': Commuters warned to expect 40-minute queues when IKEA opens

Drivers face up to one-hour waits just to access IKEA car parks at Sylvia Park.

'Better times ahead': Consumer confidence hits six‑month high

A net 21% of households now expect to be better off this time next year.

Fire crews called to Ikea after sprinkler set off days before first NZ store set to open

Despite the incident a spokesperson said the store's opening would go ahead as planned.

'Flat-out': NZ Post braces for 10 million parcels in 27 days

Christmas, and your orders, will be here before you know it.

Bendon slips again with $4.2m loss as expenses bite

Bendon operates 59 stores across Australasia and 300 partner outlets globally.

Families warned after another asbestos scare in children’s sand set

Tests detected mineral fibres consistent with asbestos in the Miki Sand Art Set.

'Risk of serious injury or death': Kmart recalls baby playset over choking fears

The toy was sold in New Zealand stores from January 2020 to November 2025.

Mistletoe and misprints: Xmas gift tags at The Warehouse sold with spelling error

Touted as having 'unique festive designs', their uniqueness extends to the spelling.

Mighty 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.

Kmart sold 67,000 units of potentially asbestos-laced play sand

The recalled sand includes 380g craft pots sold in 15 different colours.

Lindt opening third store, plans to expand further in New Zealand

Chocolate business plans to open further shops in New Zealand, nothing confirmed yet.

Inside Tahua’s costly bargain and how it’s rebuilding Torpedo7

The group owns Burger King, Hannahs, Torpedo7 and new retail brand The Outlet.

My Food Bag revenue grows but profit slips to $2.9m

Active customer numbers lifted to 61,300, up from 60,100 last year.

Economic recovery gathers pace, from the south up - economist

All regions of the South Island were growing faster than the national average.