Wairoa restaurant Gemmells continues in new hands as former owner placed in liquidation
“I don’t want to give up on my team, my friends and my community. I want to be…
New owner snaps up top two lots at Karaka for Team Hayes
“I wasn’t actually coming to the sale because Ka Ying Rising is trialling on Friday,” Hayes said. “But…
Canterbury military museum owner open to changing controversial Nazi exhibit
A parent, who did not want to be identified, raised concerns the display glorified the division and the…
Small Business: Hawaiian founder builds vibrant Kerikeri brand with Kaleo
What inspired you to start the business? I was born and raised in Hawaii. My parents immigrated to…
Rising chocolate prices – Hawke’s Bay dessert shop owner using supermarket deal analysis to stay afloat
“No one week is the same, and you really have to shop around. “Their prices are fluctuating every…
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…