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Deadline day in push to lower fees.
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Chris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’
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Banning teens from bars: Is it discerning or discriminatory?
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Allbirds reports $93m loss as revenue falls 25%, adds Hollywood star as pitchman
The Kiwi-American firm sees more red ink ahead.
Retail spending has modest rise in February amid recovery
Electronic card data for the month of February shows Kiwis spent more in retail.
‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.
Unjust desserts: Cheesecake Shop wrecked before man makes off with $52 cake
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'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in tow
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What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.
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Why filling the petrol tank is about to get cheaper for Kiwis
Slower global growth is suppressing oil prices which should flow to the local pump prices.
Pak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRD
The little-known rule has caught multiple people out.
Opinion: Citizen’s arrests - our laws must protect the victims of crime, not offenders
OPINION: Retailers shouldn’t be exposed to legal risk if they act reasonably.
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Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale
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'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures
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Editorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thought
OPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.
Recession over, but outlook subdued, business survey shows
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Brian Tamaki ‘excited’ by new citizen’s arrest powers, fears emerge for retail workers
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Michael Hill CEO dies after ‘adverse reaction to medical treatment’
Daniel Bracken was CEO of Michael Hill for seven years.
$100m Highland Park Pak’nSave boosting trolley stock as more than 5700 people pour in
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Kiwis 'dust off credit cards' as retail activity rises
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Shops urged to extend hours to prevent ‘ghost towns’
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