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Outside the new Frasers Convenience store are, from left, manager Mellissa Taylor and owners...

Independent grocery store opens near Countdown

An independent Oamaru supermarket has opened a second store 200m from Countdown, but the owner says he has no intention to compete with the giant.

Petrol station closes due to ‘tough market’

Curson Motors Caltex Gore co-owner Maree Gentle has enjoyed her 32 years of owning the business...

'Costs are going up but profits haven’t': Petrol station closes due to ‘tough market’

It was the end of an era for a small town South Island petrol station when it closed its doors for good yesterday.

Consumer NZ's best and worst gift card deals

Gift cards commonly expire after 12 months, leaving shoppers out of pocket. Photo: File image

Consumer NZ releases best and worst gift card deals for Xmas

Santa has a 'naughty or nice' list - and so does Consumer NZ this Christmas.

Man who shed 47kg overcomes adversity to empower others

In a world where the pursuit of health and wellness can feel like an uphill battle, the founder of Amplified Health & Wellness has become a beacon of inspiration for others trying to make the journey.

Family business to close after payment delays

Dunedin printing business owners Fiona and Manu Hunter will be forced out of business after...

Family business to close after payment delays

A family-owned business that provided signage for the Fifa Women’s World Cup is set to close after long delays in getting paid for their work left them demoralised and worn down.

Online retailer opens huge Chch warehouse

Online retailer opens huge distribution centre near Christchurch Airport

One of New Zealand's largest online retailers Mighty Ape has opened a big new distribution centre in Christchurch.

New government, new rules: What it means for the housing market

The new coalition Government has dropped the foreign buyer tax but is speeding up the...

New government, new rules: What it means for the housing market

What does the new coalition deal mean for the property market? CoreLogic chief economist Kelvin Davidson breaks it all down.

McDonald’s told to burger off

The proposed McDonald’s restaurant at 237 Wānaka-Luggate Highway, in the shadow of Mt Iron. IMAGE...

McDonald’s told to burger off

Organisers of a petition in response to McDonald’s plans to set-up a branch in Wānaka have a simple message for the fast food giant: burger off.

McDonald's plans to open Wānaka restaurant

A concept design for Wānaka McDonald's. Image: Supplied

McDonald's plans to open Wānaka restaurant

Like it or loathe it, one of the world’s largest fast food chains is set to open an outlet in Wānaka.

Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottling

Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottling

The Supreme Court has reinforced a ruling that old water consents cannot be repurposed for water bottling like has been allowed in Christchurch.

Concerns over plan to expand business

The Larcombs Rd site is likely to become home to a Drummond and Etheridge distribution warehouse....

Residents worried plan to expand ag business will create 'eyesore'

A large agriculture business' plan to expand its operation on the outskirts of Rolleston has nearby residents worried it will end up being an “eyesore”.

Car insurance premiums skyrocket

Car insurance premiums skyrocket

Car insurance premiums have gone up by 38 per cent in two years, a Consumer NZ survey shows.

Commission looking into New World promotion

‘Just a big con job’: Commerce Commission looking into New World promotion

The Commerce Commission is assessing nearly two dozen queries from supermarket customers who missed out on pots and pans in a New World cookware promotion.