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Large service station development planned on some of NZ's best growing land

'This proposal is a non-complying activity, which means it must meet a very high bar.'

‘Severe recession’: NZ's last great department store feeling squeeze

Managing director Jonathan Ballantyne says the retail sector faces tough times.

NZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks use

Only council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.

From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand

The business was put into liquidation early this year and all stores were closed down.

From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons

Bridget O'Sullivan built J’aime from a Christchurch market stall in 2008.

Company running two Stirling Sports outlets collapses amid tough retail climate

The director had been trying to sell the business for the past year.

How a small-town cafe became a top franchise success story

Kelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.

What next at Westgate? Five-building big-box retail hub rising with NZ’s biggest Kmart

New Kmart Westgate will be 6700sq m, bigger than the almost-half-hectare Manukau store.

Foodstuffs to trial facial recognition in three Christchurch supermarkets

The three-store pilot begins in Christchurch from tomorrow.

Inside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gap

Five new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.

How one risky bet became a cornerstone of Christchurch’s comeback

Its heritage-listed High St facade was nearly demolished after the 2011 quakes.

David Harvey: Shoplifting crackdown - When law and policy clash

OPINION: Tough on crime or tough to follow? The contradictions in Govt’s retail crackdown.

Supermarket's kebab ad sparks complaint about gender roles, belittling men

Foodstuffs says the ad was intended as a light-hearted piece about family meals.

Mitre 10 cuts $71m loss as debt drops sharply

Andrea Scown, CEO for four years, tells how members are battling the tougher economy.

Labelling error: Salmon dip pulled from shelves nationwide

The recall covers a batch of 190g Regal Marlborough King Salmon Dip.

GrabOne owes creditors $16.5m, including voucher holders

Customers, businesses, staff and Inland Revenue are among those left out of pocket.