Women's shoe retailer Kumfs is rebranding this month to engage a younger audience and increase overseas sales, its managing director says.

The average NZer is spending $45 less a week than before the recession in a bid to wipe out debt and inject equity into their homes.

Businesses are concerned traffic diversions to be put in place while the Newmarket Viaduct is developed will create traffic mayhem.

Dairy owners say they should have the same rights as supermarkets when it comes to selling alcohol.

NZ's premier shopping district could be losing its shine, with high numbers of shops forced to close and others selling almost nothing.

Feeling the pinch as you do the supermarket shopping this weekend? You're not alone - Kiwis really do pay more as a proportion of their incomes for everyday items than many overseas.

Profits at Michael Hill have plunged 60 per cent.