Torpedo7 owner on why it decided to move the retail brand back to online-only
Tahua Group’s retail division chief executive Lesley Francis-Ziogas said that like many retailers, Torpedo7 has faced ongoing pressure…
Ikea owner Ingka buys up Northland forestry
“Obviously wood is an essential part of the Ikea identity and our ultimate goal is to get that…
Retailer Torpedo7 to return to online-only sales by early 2026
“We’re excited for what’s ahead – growing The Outlet and building a stronger, smarter Torpedo7 online.” Harper said…
Small Business: Gumboots just another canvas for Maaia Boots
The business is named after my baby Maia, and her father and my co-founder Ariki Honetana-Paea is an…
Auckland restaurant Sidart owes former owner almost $1m after going into liquidation
“To our amazing guests, thank you for your continued patronage, your smiles, and the many conversations that turned…
Dog owner Sebastian Marinkovich fined after seal mauling on Tasman beach, loses bid to save pets from being destroyed
Today, in the Nelson District Court he was declined name suppression and lost his fight to save his…
Wellington Live’s Graham Bloxham wins court fight with police over driving charge
Bloxham, who was running for the mayoralty at the time, was driving south on the motorway. He was…
GrabOne shuts down as owner Global Marketplace goes into liquidation
The liquidators said the company was unable to provide refunds to customers who hold onto unredeemed vouchers. “Consumers…
On The Up: Hastings cafe’s 26‑hour coffee marathon raises $19,000 for local dad with cancer
Howie formerly worked for Jarvis and his wife Jonelle at Roosters Brewhouse before she met Aroa, and Jarvis…
Small Business: Turning grief into art with handcrafted urn business Vaso
What inspired you to start the business? It was my mum. She was this incredible, very spirited woman…
Law change could see third of Hawke’s Bay’s earthquake-prone buildings deemed safe
Dannevirke alone has 39 buildings on its main street that have been deemed earthquake-prone. The proposed changes will…
Bottle-O, Liquor Centre owner posts lower revenue, flat profit as alcohol consumption declines
Tasman Liquor also made a substantial dividend payment of $7.77m to its Australian parent entity, Metcash. The business…