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    IKEA's presence in New Zealand - may give local retailers a needed wake-up call

    IKEA's presence in New Zealand - may give local retailers a needed wake-up call

    4 December 2025
    The Swedish chain opened its first Kiwi branch in Auckland's Sylvia Park this morning - drawing a massive crowd, although traffic was less affected than expected.

    The Warehouse has responded by announced it's reopening its Bargain Shed - a 20-minute drive away.

    Forsyth Barr Retail Analyst Paul Koraua says other stores will need to work for their share of the market.

    He says it will ultimately mean better products and prices for consumers.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity


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     Today's News

    Motoring:
    State Highway One through North Canterbury's Amberley is closed to northbound traffic after a two-vehicle crash this morning 12:27

    Rugby:
    South Africa Rugby have taken the extraordinary step of re-signing Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus through until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup 11:57

    Law and Order:
    Police are still searching for an offender, after a person was left in a critical condition from a gunshot wound in Auckland's Papakura early this morning 11:37

    Living & Travel:
    A new DOC trial hopes to manage increasing deer numbers in a remote part of Waikato 11:07

    Soccer:
    The wait is over in more ways than one for the All Whites ahead of the 2026 World Cup 10:47

    Health & Safety:
    Kindercare daycare says it's shocked that children entrusted in their care were harmed at a Christchurch centre yesterday afternoon 10:27

    Environment:
    Some high temperatures are forecast around the country this weekend 10:07

    Motorsports:
    Lando Norris has gone fastest in both sessions in Friday practice for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix 9:57

    International:
    Under deadline, Donald Trump is remaking the White House in his own image 9:47

    Soccer:
    The All Whites will face two sides inside the world's current top 20 at next year's World Cup - but have avoided the likes of world champions Argentina and European title holders Spain 9:37


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