Shell's New Zealand owners have ditched the global brand and are re-branding all its service stations Z Energy.

A US company which individually wrapped its prunes has beaten 100 others to earn the dubious title of worst packaging.

Big discounts on a lavish caviar brunch. A cooking and wine-pairing class at a knock-down price. Customised bouquets for Mother's Day from one of Manhattan's most exclusive florists.

Kathmandu Holdings is reporting a 31.6pc rise in third quarter sales, with same store sales for the 13-week period up 23.2 per cent.

Suddenly, grab-a-bargain websites are everywhere, with deep discounts on anything from burgers to overseas holidays.

It is no surprise that the most popular deals so far on the group-buying sites have been the cheapest ones.

Stores across the country are set to flout Easter trading laws by opening their doors to the public this weekend.