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A trial in New Plymouth this year found riders valued cash flexibility.

Shoppers will be able to collect 40 Disney Ooshies.

Hospitality spending fell 5.4% in June, a drop of $42m from last year.

The UK's consumer regulator has warned that one brand of the toy contains excess benzene.

Uniqlo says it's 'eager to connect further' with shoppers after first local campaign.

While the labour market shows resilience, the recovery is becoming increasingly uneven.

Fuel spending continues its downward trend following a 17% spike in March.

One 63-year-old victim lost $16k and had to take out loans from family to cover the loss.

The grocery category overtook all others, making up 22% of online spending.

The 2degrees Shaping Business Study has taken a snapshot of how NZ companies are faring.

Mall and security staff gave first aid before emergency services arrived.

Asbestos was detected in Funkee Animals and Secret Menu Stretchee Foodz.

Yolanda Bartram and Myrthe Heydenrijk talk to Tom Raynel about Palette Pals.

Fans can also grab Bitty Stages and new POP! keychains to celebrate the group.

A new wave of independent shops is bringing fresh energy into the CBD.

Shoppers are still turning up and backing local where they can, while retailers juggle rising costs. But how long can they absorb the pain? Video / Herald NOW Business

There is no rustle of pages or stacks of bestselling novels at this bookstore.

Business Herald journalist Tom Raynel on what shoppers can expect from Faradays in the heart of Auckland. Video / Herald NOW Business

The $30m, three-level store at 131 Queen St will house about 227,000 products.

Most businesses cannot open until 1pm on Anzac Day.

Worldline NZ processed $3.98b in March, just 0.5% higher than March 2025.

One witness saw seven police officers with guns in a Glenfield supermarket.

Customers with a milk allergy are entitled to a refund.

Turners, Briscoes, Hallensteins Glassons, The Warehouse: how are they shaping up? Matt Goodson – Salt Funds Management unpacks. Video / Herald NOW Business

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government rejects fuel tax cut, pressure grows for fuel crisis solutions and Fonterra completes Mainland sale to Lactalis | Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Mark Stirton is already scenario planning for shipping delays and surcharges.

A Cadbury spokesperson joked the Mini Eggs shortage was 'no yolk'.

RAM and SSD prices have jumped up to 400% since late last year.

Hospitality led the rebound, with spending jumping 2.4% or $35m.