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Developer taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment Court
Developer hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.

‘The whole back end is down’: James Pascoe stores face IT issues
IT problems hit James Pascoe stores, causing closures and cash-only sales.

Chris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’
The plans failed to meet tests under the RMA, the commissioners' report said.

Supermarket wars: 'Game changer' - Foodstuffs' property boss on usurping Woolworths
'Unfortunately, our new landlord has not renewed our lease' - Woolworths' Jason Stockill.

Briscoes boss Rod Duke wants Government to ‘get their a** into gear’
Rod Duke hails achievement in a tough environment.

Retail spending has modest rise in February amid recovery
Electronic card data for the month of February shows Kiwis spent more in retail.

What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.

Michael Hill appoints interim CEO after leader’s sudden passing
Andrew Lowe joined Michael Hill's executive team back in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer.

Watercare reveals deal with Foodstuffs North Island over new Pak'nSave Highland Park
'Agreement allows us to ... reduce our supply to the site' - Watercare's Priyan Perera.

The Warehouse warns of 'significant uncertainty' in second half financial result
The retailer's sales dropped 1.6% to $1.607 billion in the first half of 2025.

Online supermarket Paddock to Pantry expands to new location
Customers can choose to have their groceries delivered by NZ Post or by Urgent Couriers.

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.

Third Mighty Ape CEO exits as tech upgrade hampers result
Technical issues from a website upgrade impacted Mighty Ape’s earnings.

'Particularly challenging': Michael Hill NZ's revenue drops 7.4%, strategic review under way
The group said conditions in New Zealand remain particularly challenging.

Sasha Borissenko: Golriz case serves warning Big Brother is here
How a $40 tote bag incident exposes privacy oversights.

Kmart and Bunnings' parent company posts profit growth
Wesfarmers leadership say they are confident the New Zealand segment will perform.

Foodstuffs v Watercare: Peace breaks out over $100m Pak'nSave opening
Pak’nSave Highland Park granted a water connection, enabling it to open on time.

Look Sharp fined almost $300k for misleading pricing
Look Sharp had frequent and widespread pricing errors over a substantial period.

Turners upgrades profit guidance, set for fifth record result
The business aims to achieve its fifth consecutive record result amid a tough economy.

Spotlight told to halt using ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ over false advertising ruling
The store claimed it was its 'Biggest Sale Ever'. The ASA disagreed.

Retail spending off to slow start in 2025
Spending in the retail industries over January fell by 1.6%.