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Consumer spending growth in 2024 the lowest in five years

Worldline's Bruce Proffit said adjustments to household budgets were a key driver.

BNZ licks wounds after organic grocer’s demise

The liquidators have revealed the organic grocer owes over $1 million to BNZ.

New home consents up in November but down 12% annually

House-building costs only rose 1.1% in 2024, well below 2022′s increases.

New EMA boss John Fraser-Mackenzie: 2025 will still be a tough year

Summer questions: New head of business group on the outlook for 2025.

Mānuka honey’s sticky export situation

The industry is urged to learn how to keep the premium status of high-grade mānuka honey.

Retro feel about British supermarket giant’s resurgence

The UK grocer has successfully fought back against discount rivals.

Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'

'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.

The Sapphire Merchant: From pebbles on a beach to $90,000 gemstones

A fruitless search for a special sapphire led Gemma Brain to launch a gemstone company.

Hannah McQueen: Why earning good money won’t make you rich

Liam Dann talks to Hannah McQueen, founder of financial strategy firm EnableMe.

IAG boss issues warning over insurance availability

Amanda Whiting reflects on the year that's been and the year ahead.

One crucial word was missed from NZX announcement: Summerset CEO

A word can change a meaning and that was the case with the NZX statement on Tuesday.

Kiwis making big waves across the ditch: NZ’s top expats in Oz

As more Kiwis head to Australian shores, our successful expats show how far we can go.

More than $300k of Baby City gift cards and loyalty points now worthless

The business has been sold to a new owner and four stores remain trading.

Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say

Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.

'Massive accumulation' at Kāinga Ora house

Tenant denied claims his house was a fire risk or pest hotspot.

Popular restaurants Bar Non Solo and MoVida have closed their doors

Savor Group CEO Lucien Law reveals the group's new plans.

NZ’s first big-scale vertical hort grower on block after size falls short

Company administrators nix directors' hopes of trading out of trouble.

Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake talks up the growing opportunities for kiwifruit

Outlook for NZ kiwifruit export industry 'incredibly bright'.