China’s consumer appetite still high despite tough economy: Aeon China head
Interview Executive for Japanese retailer says Chinese shoppers are focusing more on quality A busy thoroughfare in Changsha, Hunan…
Turners boss Grant Baker on buying Dorchester, the 42 Below deal and his love of Ferraris
In November the company reported a record first-half net profit of $21.9 million, achieved despite subdued consumer sentiment.…
Fireworks still the boom attraction on New Year’s Eve in Napier
Auckland covers band White Chapel Jak, in at least their third Napier New Year’s Eve appearance, led the…
Fantasyland: What happened to Humpty Dumpty?
Humpty is a relic of yesteryear, long since replaced by Splash Planet’s attractions, but he still exists. To…
Tauranga cancels five community New Year’s Eve events, fireworks still possible
In a statement on Monday, the council said it made the decision to cancel the New Year’s Eve…
Coromandel shark attack: Kayaker fights off predator with paddle
“Its whole head was out like gnawing on or biting down on the side of the kayak. It…
New Zealand’s attitudes to alcohol are changing, and that’s a good thing – Editorial
The latest results of the New Zealand Health Survey, released in November, show about one in four adults…
How the Whitakers bought their first Waikato dairy farm in their 30s
“Rob’s was in Tirau, and mine was in Te Puke. “We rented them out for five years, managed…
Christmas food costs lay bare the true price of supermarket power – Sue Chetwin
Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo / Michael Craig Finance Minister Nicola Willis came in for some fudge flak…
Auckland FC extend remarkable A-League away record with Wanderers win
“I’m looking forward to it,” said Steve Corica after Friday’s match. “It’s a challenge for us with all…
Ruatiti double homicide: Police still searching for Mitchell Cole one week on from investigation’s launch
“The man was described as late 20s or early 30s, around 6ft tall, clean-shaven with a lean, athletic…
Mahurangi oyster farmers still waiting for compensation package
But as that date creeps closer, the farmers are still waiting and getting increasingly desperate. It has been…