'Unprecedented' - Ikea reveals huge $407m spend in New Zealand
The investment is 'significant and indicates the long-term commitment to New Zealand'.
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A new campaign calls on Wellington City Council to 'park' its car park proposal.
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Retail spending continues to fall in the region, shop owners and economists confirm.
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Auckland police swoop on 94 petrol stations amid crime wave
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Editorial: Brace for some serious economic pain ahead
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Mitre 10 changes at top: Smith takes over, Dippie steps down
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Dunedin Countdown set to reopen after no rats trapped overnight
The supermarket has been closed for the past two weeks.
Warehouse Group sells Torpedo7 for $1 after paying $52m for it
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‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems
"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.
Fletcher shares plunge amid $120m loss: Why CEO and chairman are going
'We both realise the buck stops with us. It’s in the best interests for us to hand over.'
‘Exciting times’ - Second Costco supermarket tipped for Auckland suburb
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Boutique Farro Fresh store opening on North Shore
Farro CEO cites first greenfield development of a new store.
'Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working
$10 vapes are still on the market - only now they have an added feature.
Mastercard cash passports fail after cards sent to customers with wrong numbers
The manufacturing bungle has left NZ customers in the lurch.
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January consumer spending up, hospitality spending drops
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Briscoe Group reports record full-year sales but expects dip in net profit
The Kiwi retailer has delivered strong results despite an industry downturn.
Supie partially snapped up by another Kiwi business
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