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The Warehouse Group sales dip as freight costs rise and shoppers stay home

14 May 2026 at 21:11
Noel Leeming was the only brand to lift sales, up 0.7% to $236.6m.

The Warehouse has reported a drop in sales for the May quarter. Photo / NZ Herald, Jason Oxenham

The Warehouse has reported a drop in sales for the May quarter. Photo / NZ Herald, Jason Oxenham

The Warehouse has reported a drop in sales for the May quarter. Photo / NZ Herald, Jason Oxenham

The Warehouse has reported a drop in sales for the May quarter. Photo / NZ Herald, Jason Oxenham

Afterpay New Zealand’s profit jumps as more shoppers use buy now pay later

14 May 2026 at 07:00
The result comes amid a restructuring plan that will cut jobs across the business.

Afterpay has grown its revenue by 16.5% year-on-year as more Kiwis turn to the finance provider. Photo / Alex Cairns

Afterpay has grown its revenue by 16.5% year-on-year as more Kiwis turn to the finance provider. Photo / Alex Cairns

Afterpay has grown its revenue by 16.5% year-on-year as more Kiwis turn to the finance provider. Photo / Alex Cairns

Afterpay has grown its revenue by 16.5% year-on-year as more Kiwis turn to the finance provider. Photo / Alex Cairns

Avatar, A Minecraft Movie and The Hobbit among the 10 biggest film and TV rebate payouts made by New Zealand Government

13 May 2026 at 17:00
The scheme has paid out more than $2b over 20 years to big screen projects.

The Government's screen production rebate scheme allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from money spent in New Zealand during production. Graphic / NZ Herald

The Government's screen production rebate scheme allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from money spent in New Zealand during production. Graphic / NZ Herald

The Government's screen production rebate scheme allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from money spent in New Zealand during production. Graphic / NZ Herald

The Government's screen production rebate scheme allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from money spent in New Zealand during production. Graphic / NZ Herald

Chemist Warehouse owner buys 75% stake in NZ-run pharmacy chain in UK expansion plan

13 May 2026 at 04:01
Sigma Healthcare will license the Chemist Warehouse brand to 22 UK stores.

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

Ikea owner Ingka buys Cypress Hill Forest in Tararua district deal

12 May 2026 at 00:58
The 521ha Cypress Hill Forest boosts Ingka's New Zealand estate.

Ikea's parent company Ingka Group plans to invest more in ownership of New Zealand's forests, with representatives suggesting a target of 100,000 hectares.

Ikea's parent company Ingka Group plans to invest more in ownership of New Zealand's forests, with representatives suggesting a target of 100,000 hectares.

Ikea's parent company Ingka Group plans to invest more in ownership of New Zealand's forests, with representatives suggesting a target of 100,000 hectares.

Ikea's parent company Ingka Group plans to invest more in ownership of New Zealand's forests, with representatives suggesting a target of 100,000 hectares.
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