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Food stats shock: Prices soar as fruit and veges follow butter spike

The latest Selected Price Index shows food price inflation continues to rise.

Liquidator helps secure visas for 60 workers from failed NZ firm

'The welfare of these ProLink employees was paramount to me' – liquidator Pritesh Patel.

HelloFresh pleads guilty after ‘subscription traps’ tricked customers

The devious policy targeted former customers but left a key detail out.

Winter chill boosts spending as Kiwis go clothes shopping

Consumers splashed out on winter apparel in June, but hospitality spending fell.

'Deserves a second chance': New Zealand firm revives East Imperial

The new manufacturer is a family-owned business which makes many other popular drinks.

New World customers warned after ‘password spraying’ attack

New World's parent company Foodstuffs says none of its systems were breached.

'Challenging conditions': Luxury retail giant DFS closing Kiwi stores

Duty Free Shoppers is exiting the Oceania market after 30 years.

Push Gummies halts sales amid creatine content controversy

A British fitness influencer has questioned the level of creatine in the product.

Top 5 takeaways from Samsung's super-slim foldable phone and watch event

For the first time, the firm's foldable phones are the same thickness as standard models.

Consumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concerns

Consumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.

Woolworths mistakenly tells 500,000 members they will receive a gift voucher

The supermarket chain has revoked the special offer and apologised for any confusion.

‘We absolutely got this wrong and we're sorry’: The Warehouse responds to ad criticism

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled the advert could cause 'serious offence'.

Ikea opening ‘around Christmas trading period’, plans for traffic mitigation at Sylvia Park

'Ikea is likely to open around the Christmas trading period at the end of this year.'

Surf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homes

Earthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.

The Warehouse downgrades earnings forecast to include a worst-case $5m loss

A warmer start to the winter season is impacting sales of blankets, heaters and apparel.

Plumbing World parent reports $8.2m loss as construction downturn hits revenue

It's the second loss in a row for the business after posting a $6.37m loss in 2024.

Further property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empire

Cook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.

Why Crane Brothers is doubling down on CBD despite retail challenges

Crane believes strong retail can thrive in diverse environments like High St and Ponsonby.