KFC, Starbucks and Pizza Hut operator Restaurant Brands has revealed a 44pc profit plunge in its half year results, as Rugby World Cup business failed to make up for the impact of the Christchurch earthquake.

Outrage over the price of All Blacks jerseys was just the latest sign of how internet buying has changed the retail game, reports Karyn Scherer.

There's no sign of any Rugby World Cup spend up in the latest electronic card statistics for September published this morning.

Comvita's new skincare range honours ambitions of 101-year-old founder.

Hamilton's largest retailer is challenging the opening hours of the city's popular Frankton market.

Frankton's largest retailer, Forlongs, is challenging the Hamilton City Council over the closure of a road for the suburb's 23-year-old weekend market.

Optimism rules as company records positive profit results in all trading divisions.